Affordability

1. New Results from National Health Insurance Survey Show How Many Americans Will Benefit from the Affordable Care Act

   Posted May 16, 2013 at 10:16am by Sarah Bagge

2. New Premium Tax Credits: A Health Care Game Changer

   Posted April 23, 2013 at 3:25pm by Ron Pollack

   Obamacare was designed to give peace of mind to hard-working American families. And starting in January, it will do just that for millions of Americans. In fact, according to "Help Is at Hand: New Health Insurance Tax Credits for Americans," Families USA's latest report on nearly 26 million Americans becoming eligible for new premium tax credits, this new help will soon make private health insurance much more affordable.

3. No Easy Answers for Long-Term Care

   Posted April 19, 2013 at 12:54pm by Ron Pollack

   Tax time has just passed. For many people, that’s a time to take stock of finances and to start planning for the future. That should include plans in case you or a family member needs long-term care.

4. Great Graduation Gift for Grandchildren: Health Coverage

   Posted April 19, 2013 at 12:53pm by Ron Pollack

   Fortunately for graduates and their families, the Affordable Care Act has wiped away one of the big concerns young people have historically faced as they entered the working world. The class of 2013 will be the third spring graduating class that will be allowed to remain on their parents’ health insurance plans until they are 26.

5. Would You Rather Pay Pennies More for a Burger or a $1,000 More on Health Coverage?

   Posted April 1, 2013 at 2:44pm by Amy Traver

   Lately, some employers, such as Wendy’s and a Five Guys franchise in North Carolina, have started to grumble about having to pay a penalty if they do not provide quality, affordable health coverage options to their employees starting in 2014. They claim that this requirement will force them to raise prices on their products and pass the cost onto consumers.

6. House Budget Threatens Access to Health Care for Millions of Americans

   Posted March 22, 2013 at 9:59am by Ben D'Avanzo

   Paul Ryan's budget, includes nearly $2.6 trillion in cuts to health care programs, while providing tax breaks and other financial incentives for the wealthy.

7. The Health Reform Law Provides Much-Needed Peace of Mind for Divorced Women

   Posted November 21, 2012 at 12:45am by Alexandra Ernst

   Divorce is a stressful situation for all involved. It upsets the balance of many things in life, such as personal well-being, family cohesion, and financial security. It can be hard to start a new life after a divorce, and unfortunately, many women may be starting it by losing their health coverage and becoming uninsured.

8. Budget Diagnosis, Part 1: The Looming Threat to Every Major Health Care Initiative

   Posted November 19, 2012 at 10:15am by Ben D'Avanzo

   The Presidential election is over—and voters chose the candidate who wants to move forward on health care. They rejected calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act, cut Medicaid by one-third, and put seniors at the mercy of private insurance companies. But you don’t have to look far to see the next big debate on Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. The next big event starts right now.

9. Health Care After the Election

   Posted November 14, 2012 at 9:00am by Ron Pollack

   Throughout this election season, there has been considerable debate concerning the future of our nation's health care system. With the elections behind us, we can determine the key policy directions that will likely shape health coverage and care for the foreseeable future. At least four are worth noting.

10. What’s Next for Health Care

    Posted November 9, 2012 at 10:00am by Kate Blocher

    On Tuesday, America voted to reelect Barack Obama for another four years in office. It was a momentous victory, not only for progressives, but for the health care justice movement.