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Implementing Obamacare

On Oct. 1,  millions of Americans gained access to the new marketplaces mandated by President Obama’s health-care law. Check back regularly for the latest news on the launch of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the ongoing political fight over the law in Congress.

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Chris Jennings, White House adviser on health care, steps down

Chris Jennings leaves after six months, citing personal health concerns.

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Amy Goldstein, Juliet Eilperin
January 23, 8:15 pm
  • Amy Goldstein|Juliet Eilperin January 23, 8:15 pm

Little-known aspect of Medicaid now causing people to avoid coverage

In some cases, state can seize deceased person’s assets to recoup costs, but experts say it’s unlikely.

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Sandhya Somashekhar
January 23, 7:35 pm
  • Sandhya Somashekhar January 23, 7:35 pm

Moody’s downgrades outlook for health insurers

Credit rating firm highlights risks of selling plans on the health insurance exchanges.

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Sarah Kliff, Sandhya Somashekhar
January 23, 6:50 pm
  • Sarah Kliff|Sandhya Somashekhar January 23, 6:50 pm

Chris Jennings to leave post as WH health-care adviser

Well-known expert returned to White House in July to help with the fall launch of the federal health insurance marketplace.

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Juliet Eilperin, Amy Goldstein
January 23, 3:20 pm
  • Juliet Eilperin|Amy Goldstein January 23, 3:20 pm

Study: Allowing people to stay in existing health plans unlikely to disrupt exchanges

Plans to allow people to keep their individual health insurance policies, even if they don’t meet the requirements of the health-care law, are unlikely to threaten the short-term viability of the new...

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Lena H. Sun
January 21, 12:05 am
  • Lena H. Sun January 21, 12:05 am

Friday’s outtake

Friday’s outtake

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Tom Toles
January 17, 5:45 pm
  • Tom Toles January 17, 5:45 pm
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#FactChecker: Fact Checker: Pelosi vs. Barrasso: a tale of two Obamacare talking points http://t.co/QjpsoETLeb

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January 17, 9:55 am

Medicaid expansion takes hit in Arkansas

Republicans won a special election that puts a unique solution to Medicaid expansion at risk.

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Reid Wilson
January 16, 4:20 pm
  • Reid Wilson January 16, 4:20 pm

Republicans on Obamacare: From repeal to revamp to replace?

The GOP-controlled House is starting to alter the law -- something it previously resisted.

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Theresa Poulson
January 16, 1:15 pm
  • Theresa Poulson January 16, 1:15 pm

Obamacare helps ex-convicts

Some Republicans don’t understand why Obamacare helps ex-cons. The answer is simple.

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Harold Pollack
January 16, 1:10 pm
  • Harold Pollack January 16, 1:10 pm
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