By Karen Stokes Fourteen years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare) into law. A bill that has been called the most important piece of legislation since Medicare and Medicaid. A new report indicates that nearly 50 million people have accessed coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace […]
Nation Celebrates 14th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
By Karen Stokes Fourteen years ago, on March 23, 2010, former President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, the landmark bill that is sometimes referred to as ‘Obamacare’. This comprehensive healthcare reform law expanded healthcare to millions and is one of the most important pieces of legislation since Medicare and Medicaid. “The […]
President Biden Announces New Landmark Rule to Protect Americans who Purchase Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris Administration took a major step to crack down on junk health insurance for American consumers. That’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is issuing a final rule that protects consumers from junk health insurance and makes sure Americans aren’t scammed into low-quality coverage that leaves consumers on the hook for […]
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A Vote for Donald Trump Is A Vote To Kill The ACA
By Felesia Martin Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin 14 years after the ACA’s passage, the fate of as many as 2.4 million Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions are at risk. Donald Trump is threatening to repeal the ACA, which could strip away the health care protections for Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions, raise costs for 1.2 […]
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Affordable Care Act Under Threat Again
By Felesia Martin Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Obamacare is once again under threat. This news shouldn’t come as a surprise. Donald Trump’s Republican party has long pursued an extreme agenda aimed squarely at attacking our freedoms—especially our right to access affordable health care coverage. Last Saturday, Donald Trump renewed his threats on Obamacare, […]
Affordable Care Act Premiums Rise, But Subsidies Protect Most Consumers
The Biden-Harris Administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure that most consumers remain shielded from the rising costs.
Affordable Care Act Celebrates Lucky 13
By Karen Stokes The Biden-Harris Administration celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Typically we always want to avoid the number thirteen but in this particular case it is not only a lucky thirteen but it’s a record breaking thirteen because today we can say with a great deal of enthusiasm that […]
Affordable Care Act Coverage Plans are More Affordable Than Before
By Karen Stokes Thanks to the President’s commitment to expanding access to health insurance and lowering health care costs for America’s families, coverage is more affordable now than ever before – 4 out of 5 consumers can find a plan that costs $10 or less a month. Americans without health insurance or those who need […]
Obama Visits White House to Talk Affordable Care Act
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Many people would argue that health care is a right not a privilege and as a right, it must be accessible and affordable for all. Disparities in health care costs have long existed and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden Harris Administration made moves to expand the Affordable Care Act […]
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12 Years After ACA, Johnson Is Still Attacking My Health Care
By Julie Buckholt This week marks the 12 year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and it couldn’t be more important to me and my family. Twenty-nine years ago, my entire life changed when I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, an autoimmune disease that impacts my ability to control my voluntary muscles. When I was […]