The debate to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies continues as deadline looms

The extension of the extra financial help to buy Affordable Care Act health insurance is still up in the air. Republicans have politics and policy to weigh.
Health Affairs

Four Key Takeaways From A Health Care Civil Rights Landmark: The Final Section 1557 Rule

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (codified as 42 U.S.C. §18116) is a civil rights landmark. At fewer than 300 words, Section 1557 (“1557”) is short in text. In this respect, it is similar to ...

Affordable Care Act ‘subsidy cliff’: Here’s who’s in danger of falling off with premium tax credits set to expire by 2026

Congress is debating the fate of the Affordable Care Act (aka 'Obamacare') subsidies as millions of Americans wait in health ...
Newsweek

The Affordable Care Act Could Soon Be Upended

Enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage begins on November 1, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has cast doubt on the ACA's future, saying it could be abolished if Donald Trump wins next week's ...
Center for American Progress

Updated Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Codifies Critical Protections for Marginalized Communities

The landmark rule to update Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act is a critical step forward for health equity. On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a ...