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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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Opponents of health-care law turn to faith-based nonprofits to cover medical expenses

Christian coops a popular way to skirt Affordable Care Act, but experts advise caution

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Sandhya Somashekhar
June 5, 6:14 pm
  • Sandhya Somashekhar June 5, 6:14 pm

Senate confirms Sylvia Mathews Burwell as new secretary of HHS

Sylvia Mathews Burwell was nominated by President Obama in April to succeed Kathleen Sebelius.

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Amy Goldstein
June 5, 9:04 am
  • Amy Goldstein June 5, 9:04 am

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe shouldn’t try to impose Medicaid expansion unilaterally

COLUMN Three reasons why McAuliffe shouldn’t try to impose Medicaid expansion in Virginia

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Robert McCartney
June 4, 8:49 pm
  • Robert McCartney June 4, 8:49 pm

70 billion reasons why Medicare Advantage just got harder to defend

An investigation finds insurers are overcharging the health-care program for seniors.

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Jason Millman
June 4, 1:29 pm
  • Jason Millman June 4, 1:29 pm

Obamacare isn’t motivating Democrats. Like at all.

The health-care law’s supporters are less numerous. They’re also less passionate.

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Aaron Blake
June 3, 12:29 pm
  • Aaron Blake June 3, 12:29 pm

Doctors are donating less often to Republican candidates

Campaign contributions are down in the past 20 years as polarization increases, researchers found.

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Jason Millman
June 2, 4:09 pm
  • Jason Millman June 2, 4:09 pm

Cruz: GOP leads in 2014 because of shutdown

Cruz says GOP “graybeards” need to acknowledge his gambit worked.

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Aaron Blake
May 31, 2:14 pm
  • Aaron Blake May 31, 2:14 pm

The uncertain future of Obamacare’s small business exchanges

After early delays, can the marketplaces draw in small businesses?

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Jason Millman
May 30, 12:59 pm
  • Jason Millman May 30, 12:59 pm

Some GOP candidates show signs of retreat on health-law repeal as midterms approach

After years of opposition, some Republicans talk of preserving some aspects of healthcare law

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Juliet Eilperin, Robert Costa
May 30, 12:44 pm
  • Juliet Eilperin|Robert Costa May 30, 12:44 pm

Small business advice: How to survive rising health care costs

Health insurance premiums for small employes are on the rise. So what can firms do to stay competitive?

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Drew McLellan
May 28, 12:34 pm
  • Drew McLellan May 28, 12:34 pm
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