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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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Calculator: How much will you pay for insurance

Have you used the new health insurance exchanges? Tell us your story.

Graphic: How many people have signed up on the exchanges?

FAQ: All your Affordable Care Act questions answered

 

 

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The fundamental problem with Obamacare

“The problem with Obamacare is it’s product driven and not market driven.“

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Ezra Klein
11:00 am
  • Ezra Klein 11:00 am

Brosurance vs. beer pong: ‘The Daily Show’ explores the Obamacare fight (VIDEO)

What young people are hearing about Obamacare -- and whether it’s what they want to hear.

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Sean Sullivan
9:55 am
  • Sean Sullivan 9:55 am

Session Preview: Missouri aims to cut taxes

After failing to override a veto last year, Republicans are scaling back tax cut plans.

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Reid Wilson
January 7, 12:35 pm
  • Reid Wilson January 7, 12:35 pm

Session Preview: Nebraska’s tax act

Dueling tax reform proposals will dominate Gov. Dave Heineman’s final legislative session.

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Reid Wilson
January 7, 11:20 am
  • Reid Wilson January 7, 11:20 am

Session preview: Virginia’s new beginnings

Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe will press Republicans on Medicaid expansion.

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Reid Wilson
January 7, 6:05 am
  • Reid Wilson January 7, 6:05 am

Is Obamacare enrollment 10 million?

It’ll be awhile till we can say with certainty how many people have gotten insurance coverage through Obamacare.

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Ezra Klein
January 6, 12:45 pm
  • Ezra Klein January 6, 12:45 pm

Session preview: Maryland

Politics will dominate as Democrats jockey for position.

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Reid Wilson
January 6, 12:10 pm
  • Reid Wilson January 6, 12:10 pm

Obamacare’s biggest success

It’s “the biggest ACA success story that has not yet been told,” says Ron Pollack.

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Ezra Klein
January 6, 10:35 am
  • Ezra Klein January 6, 10:35 am

Churning between Medicaid and exchanges could leave gaps in coverage, experts warn

Experts warn of gaps in health coverage as most states are still grappling with the issue.

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Jenni Bergal
January 5, 6:45 pm
  • Jenni Bergal January 5, 6:45 pm

HealthCare.gov defects leave many Americans eligible for Medicaid, CHIP without coverage

Chaos is likely temporary, but offers glimpse into problems that persist after officials said site had been fixed.

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Amy Goldstein, Juliet Eilperin
January 4, 2:50 pm
  • Amy Goldstein|Juliet Eilperin January 4, 2:50 pm
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