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The latest on the Affordable Care Act.

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If Trump wins, 20 million people could lose health insurance. If Biden wins, 25 million could gain it.If Trump wins, 20 million people could lose health insurance. If Biden wins, 25 million could gain it.
Politics

The enormous stakes for Americans’ health insurance in the 2020 election, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court?
Politics

The federal appellate judge is a favorite of the religious right.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
What a SCOTUS vacancy means for ObamacareWhat a SCOTUS vacancy means for Obamacare
Politics

Is the Affordable Care Act doomed without Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Not quite.

By Dylan Scott
A Trump second term
What would Trump actually want to do on health care in a second term?What would Trump actually want to do on health care in a second term?
A Trump second term

Everything from a huge fight on health care reform to modest bipartisan bills is on the table.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
How Obamacare helped millions who lost their jobs during Covid-19, in 3 chartsHow Obamacare helped millions who lost their jobs during Covid-19, in 3 charts
Politics

The Affordable Care Act faced its first big test as a safety net during Covid-19. New research finds it’s working well.

By Dylan Scott
Climate
What happens to the Supreme Court (and the Constitution) if Trump winsWhat happens to the Supreme Court (and the Constitution) if Trump wins
Climate

The Supreme Court has rejected some of the GOP’s sloppiest and most presumptuous arguments. It won’t anymore if Republicans grow their majority.

By Ian Millhiser
Joe Biden has a chance to finish the work of Obamacare
A Biden presidency

The 2010 law gave health coverage to millions but left millions of others uninsured. Biden could finish the job.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Covid-19 is pushing red states to finally expand MedicaidCovid-19 is pushing red states to finally expand Medicaid
Politics

Medicaid expansion has had huge success at the ballot box during the pandemic.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Missouri approves Medicaid expansion ballot initiative, extending coverage to 200,000 peopleMissouri approves Medicaid expansion ballot initiative, extending coverage to 200,000 people
Politics

Missouri voters overrode Republican opposition to pass Medicaid expansion.

By Dylan Scott
How Trump gave insurance companies free rein to sell bad health plans
System Failure

Obamacare wasn’t repealed. Trump’s deregulation is eroding it anyway.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump’s DOJ asks the Supreme Court to strip health care from 23 million peopleTrump’s DOJ asks the Supreme Court to strip health care from 23 million people
Politics

The government’s arguments are ridiculous.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Trump still wants to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, even as Covid-19 ragesTrump still wants to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, even as Covid-19 rages
Politics

The Trump administration filed a joint brief with Republican state attorneys general asking the Supreme Court to toss out the landmark health care law.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The birth control wars return to the Supreme Court. And this time, conservatives have the votes.The birth control wars return to the Supreme Court. And this time, conservatives have the votes.
Politics

The Christian right is likely to score big wins from a majority-Republican Supreme Court.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A Republican effort to sabotage Obamacare was just rejected by the Supreme CourtA Republican effort to sabotage Obamacare was just rejected by the Supreme Court
Politics

Maybe the judicial Obamacare wars are fading?

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Trump could have reopened health care enrollment for coronavirus. He chose not to.Trump could have reopened health care enrollment for coronavirus. He chose not to.
Politics

Insurance companies and Democrats had asked the administration to reopen the insurance market to help with the pandemic.

By Katelyn Burns
Covid-19
The coronavirus’s unpredictable impact on next year’s health insurance rates, explainedThe coronavirus’s unpredictable impact on next year’s health insurance rates, explained
Covid-19

Four factors will determine how much Covid-19 hikes premiums next year.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
How do 3 million newly unemployed people get health care?How do 3 million newly unemployed people get health care?
Politics

The uninsured rate is spiking in the middle of a pandemic.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Everything you need to know about the Supreme Court’s new Obamacare caseEverything you need to know about the Supreme Court’s new Obamacare case
Politics

When is SCOTUS going to rule on Obamacare? And 6 other questions, answered.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The fate of Obamacare is in the Supreme Court’s hands yet againThe fate of Obamacare is in the Supreme Court’s hands yet again
Politics

At stake is millions of people’s health care — and the rule of law.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
1 in 4 rural hospitals is vulnerable to closure, a new report finds1 in 4 rural hospitals is vulnerable to closure, a new report finds
Politics

The crisis for America’s rural hospitals is getting a lot worse.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump’s audacious new plan to cut Medicaid, explainedTrump’s audacious new plan to cut Medicaid, explained
Politics

The Trump administration wants to put new spending caps on Medicaid.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Supreme Court showdown over Obamacare will be delayed until after the electionThe Supreme Court showdown over Obamacare will be delayed until after the election
Politics

Good news for Republicans.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A Trump tweet revealed the absurdity of the legal case against ObamacareA Trump tweet revealed the absurdity of the legal case against Obamacare
Politics

Even Trump’s having trouble getting his head around the Trump administration’s legal arguments.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Kansas has reached a deal to expand Medicaid, covering 150,000 peopleKansas has reached a deal to expand Medicaid, covering 150,000 people
Politics

Obamacare is still growing.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Obamacare looks surprisingly sturdy after the individual mandate’s repealObamacare looks surprisingly sturdy after the individual mandate’s repeal
Politics

Insurers are doing just fine with Obamacare after the penalty for not having insurance was repealed.

By Dylan Scott
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s
How the 2010s changed health careHow the 2010s changed health care
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

The decade brought America closer to universal coverage. But there’s still a long way to go.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Republican judges who were widely expected to kill Obamacare got cold feetThe Republican judges who were widely expected to kill Obamacare got cold feet
Politics

Sometimes, people who stare into the abyss blink.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Healthcare.gov glitches almost ruined the end of open enrollment. Is there a better way?Healthcare.gov glitches almost ruined the end of open enrollment. Is there a better way?
Politics

Auto enrollment, premium surcharges, and single-payer could be alternatives to open enrollment.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The turf war between Trump’s top 2 health care officials, explainedThe turf war between Trump’s top 2 health care officials, explained
Politics

Alex Azar and Seema Verma were called to the White House to settle their feud.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Obamacare had an unusually good day at the Supreme CourtObamacare had an unusually good day at the Supreme Court
Politics

As many as six justices appeared bothered by a Republican effort to undercut the Affordable Care Act.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Supreme Court considers a $12 billion plan to sabotage ObamacareThe Supreme Court considers a $12 billion plan to sabotage Obamacare
Politics

The Court will decide if the Trump administration must keep one of Obamacare’s promises.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Why health insurance in rural America is suddenly getting cheaper under ObamacareWhy health insurance in rural America is suddenly getting cheaper under Obamacare
Politics

Many have seen their premium costs drop, but it’s not all good news.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
2020 Obamacare premiums are on track for smallest increases ever2020 Obamacare premiums are on track for smallest increases ever
Politics

In many of the states that have aggressively intervened to support their insurance markets, Obamacare rates are going to be lower next year.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The big difference in 2020 health plans isn’t among DemocratsThe big difference in 2020 health plans isn’t among Democrats
Politics

Republicans want to roll back Obamacare as Democrats debate Medicare-for-all.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
These 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for AmericansThese 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for Americans
Podcast
Politics

​The 2019-2020 term is going to be a big one.

By Delia Paunescu
Politics
The bare minimum America could do to expand health coverageThe bare minimum America could do to expand health coverage
Politics

Automatic enrollment, the simple and bipartisan plan to expand health coverage.

By Dylan Scott
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Pete Buttigieg’s Medicare-for-all-who-want-it plan, explainedPete Buttigieg’s Medicare-for-all-who-want-it plan, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Buttigieg is emphasizing choice in a plan that allows employer-sponsored and individual private insurance to remain.

By Dylan Scott
What we learned from the Biden-Sanders-Warren debate fight over Medicare-for-all
Politics

The three Democratic frontrunners finally got the chance to throw down on health care.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
4 health care questions, besides Medicare-for-all, every 2020 Democratic candidate should answer4 health care questions, besides Medicare-for-all, every 2020 Democratic candidate should answer
Politics

The Democratic debates have been dominated by Medicare-for-all. But there is a lot more to cover.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The uninsured rate had been steadily declining for a decade. But now it’s rising again.The uninsured rate had been steadily declining for a decade. But now it’s rising again.
Politics

The number of uninsured Americans is increasing for the first time since Obamacare passed.

By Dylan Scott