Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ACA’s Preventive Care Mandate
The Supreme Court on Friday preserved a key aspect of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventive coverage mandate, handing a defeat to employers who don’t want to be required to cover certain preventive care services. In the 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the appointment of members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force […]
Big Changes to ACA Unlikely During Current Congress, Expert Suggests
Republicans likely will be successful in blocking any significant expansion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), former Health and Human Services official Thomas Barker, JD, predicted at an event hosted by the Alliance for Health Policy on the future of the ACA. “It’s hard for me to see how, for example, a public option can […]
Donald Trump Still Seems Set On Repealing A Law That Most Americans Like
LOADINGERROR LOADING Donald Trump says he is still interested in repealing the Affordable Care Act, which means health care for tens of millions of people would be in jeopardy if he becomes president again next year. Trump said Saturday on his website Truth Social that he was “looking at alternatives” to the 2010 health care […]
The 1 Unexpected Health Benefit Of Playing Pickleball
RichLegg via Getty Images Pickleball is accessible, affordable and also good for your physical and mental health. By now, you’ve probably seen a headline or two (or 200) labeling pickleball the “fastest-growing sport in the country.” Pickleball courts, clubs and leagues have popped up all over the country, and nearly 50 million people, or 19% […]
Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA’s Preventive Care Coverage Requirements
A federal judge on Thursday struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision requiring all insurers to cover certain preventive services free of charge, angering the law’s supporters. “Individual Plaintiffs need not comply with the preventive care coverage recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued on or after March 23, 2010 [the […]
Right-Wing Judge Invalidates Free Preventive Care
A conservative federal district judge in Texas notorious for his rulings against the Affordable Care Act has struck down a requirement that private insurers cover a variety of preventive services for free. Under the ruling, which came down Thursday, insurers and employers who run plans for employees will have discretion over whether and how to […]
Let’s Make Insulin More Affordable for All Who Need It, Biden Says
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The U.S. needs to “finish the job” and make insulin more affordable for everyone who needs it, President Biden said here Tuesday. “We capped the cost of insulin at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare,” said Biden, who spoke at the Kempsville Recreation Center. “When I introduced it, it was […]
Biden Administration Targets Trump-Era Exemptions to Birth Control Coverage
In an attempt to expand access to birth control under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Biden administration took aim at moral and religious exemptions in a proposed rule released on Monday. “Now more than ever, access to and coverage of birth control is critical as the Biden-Harris Administration works to help ensure women everywhere […]
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Just Hit A New Record High
More than 16 million Americans have signed up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, setting a new record, the Biden administration announced on Wednesday. The private plans at HealthCare.gov and state-run marketplaces like Covered California are designed for people who can’t get affordable coverage through an employer and whose incomes are too high […]
Online Gender-Affirming Services Can Be Appealing, Though Often Don’t Take Insurance
MIAMI — Some telemedicine companies offering gender-affirming hormone treatment offered an affordable alternative to traditional care models, a researcher reported at the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) annual meeting. A review of available services from six direct-to-consumer platforms — Folx Health, True U Clinic, QueerDoc, Q, TransClinique, and Plume — found that all […]