Tag: Affordable Care Act

Expanding Obamacare Is a Costly Prescription

Commentary Last month, President Biden proposed fixing the so-called “family glitch,” a quirk in Obamacare’s text that has prevented millions of people from purchasing subsidized coverage through the exchanges. It’s only the latest attempt to gift more people taxpayer-sponsored health coverage. The result will be rising premiums, fewer coverage options, and ballooning costs for the…


Biden Moves Toward Expanding Obamacare to Eliminate the ‘Family Glitch’ in the Plan

President Joe Biden is taking steps meant to expand the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Alongside the government health plan’s chief architect, former President Barack Obama, at the White House Tuesday, Biden announced plans to fix the “family glitch” in the ACA and signed an executive order that will “protect and strengthen…


2.8 Million People Signed up for Obamacare in Special Period, Officials Say

Some 2.8 million people signed up for health insurance during a special enrollment period, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. There are now 12.2 million people enrolled in “Obamacare,” or the Affordable Care Act, in federal and state marketplaces, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to over 82 million people enrolled…


Former NFL Player Announces Bid for Senate Seat in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Former NFL player Jake Bequette on Monday announced he’s challenging Arkansas Sen. John Boozman in next year’s Republican primary. Bequette, an Army veteran and former Razorbacks player, launched his bid with an online video touting his football and military background. Bequette, 32, played for three games for the New England Patriots in 2012…


Biden Touts 1 Million People Signing Up for Health Coverage During Special Obamacare Enrollment Window

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that 1 million people have signed up for health coverage after his administration launched a special sign-up window under Obamacare provisions. Biden signed an executive order in January that expanded access to the Affordable Care Act, including creating the special enrollment period for HealthCare.gov, a federal marketplace that makes it…


Biden Touts 1 Million Enrollments for Health Coverage During Special Obamacare Window

President Joe Biden announced on May 11 that 1 million people have signed up for health coverage after his administration launched a special sign-up window under Obamacare provisions. Biden signed an executive order in January that expanded access to the Affordable Care Act, including creating a special enrollment period for HealthCare.gov, a federal marketplace for private…