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Affordable Care Act

Healthcare costs for families to “skyrocket”

A critical program that ensures working families don’t go broke trying to stay healthy is set to expire this fall.

October 27, 2021

Health Insurance enrollment period for Affordable Care Act ends Aug. 15

After passage of the American Rescue Plan, the average cost of Obamacare premiums in Alabama fell to $70.

August 6, 2021

Facade of US Supreme court in Washington DC on sunny day

Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, rules against Alabama AG Marshall

The failed attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is the third brought before the U.S. Supreme Court.

June 18, 2021

Study links low Medicaid eligibility limits with lowered cancer survival

Advocates with the American Cancer Society are urging state leaders to use federal relief funds to expand eligibility.

May 26, 2021

Honor your mom today, if you can

"Happy Mother’s Day. If you have one, hug her today. And tomorrow, too."

May 9, 2021

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Monday is the last day for Medicare open enrollment

Monday is the last day to do that outside of a possible special enrollment period.

December 7, 2020

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Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7

Open enrollment this year was from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

December 4, 2020

SCOTUS majority seems likely to uphold Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Supreme Court will return to hear more arguments in the case on Nov. 30.

November 10, 2020

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122,000 Alabamians could lose health coverage if ACA is overturned, study finds

President Donald Trump’s administration and 18 states, including Alabama, are asking the country’s highest court to strike down the law.

October 26, 2020

Sen. Doug Jones holds roundtable on Affordable Care Act

“When I talk about protecting the ACA I want everyone to understand this is not theoretical. This is not abstract. This is real life,” Jones said.

October 15, 2020