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Conservative Justices Stir Trouble for Republican Politicians on Abortion

Republicans are learning the admonition “be careful what you wish for,” as conservative judges cause them political problems over abortion in a crucial election year.

Lawsuit Alleges Obamacare Plan-Switching Scheme Targeted Low-Income Consumers

By Julie Appleby 5:00 AM EDT

The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that large call centers were used to enroll people into Affordable Care Act plans or to switch their coverage, all without their permission.

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California Health Workers May Face Rude Awakening With $25 Minimum Wage Law

By Don Thompson 5:00 AM EDT

A medical industry challenge to a $25 minimum wage ordinance in one Southern California city suggests health workers statewide could face layoffs and reductions in hours and benefits under a state law set to begin phasing in in June. Some experts are skeptical, however, that it will have such effects.

When Rogue Brokers Switch People’s ACA Policies, Tax Surprises Can Follow

By Julie Appleby Apr 15

Some tax filers’ returns are being rejected because they failed to provide information about Affordable Care Act coverage they didn’t even know they had.

Swap Funds or Add Services? Use of Opioid Settlement Cash Sparks Strong Disagreements

Nearly 1 in 4 Adults Dumped From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured, Survey Finds

As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the US

California Fails to Adequately Help Blind and Deaf Prisoners, US Judge Rules

After Uphill Battle, Company Is Poised for Takeover of Bankrupt California Hospital

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Arizona Turns Back the Clock on Abortion Access

Arkansas Led the Nation in Measuring Obesity in Kids. Did It Help?

Congress Likely to Kick the Can on Covid-Era Telehealth Policies

Doctors Take On Dental Duties to Reach Low-Income and Uninsured Patients

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ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK

By Julie Appleby Apr 2

Insurance agents say it’s too easy to access consumer information on the Affordable Care Act federal marketplace. Policyholders can lose their doctors and access to prescriptions. Some end up owing back taxes.

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Medical Debt Hits Colorado Immigrants Especially Hard

The gap between the debt load in places inhabited primarily by people of color versus non-Hispanic white residents is greater than the national average.