Higher premiums trigger decline in Arizona insurance signups

A doubling of individual health insurance premiums in Arizona for 2017 triggered a sharp decline in Affordable Care Act signups among people who don’t qualify for tax credits that offset their costs, according to a new analysis. The review by University of Arizona health insurance expert Dr. Daniel Derksen of data released by the federal government last week shows a 23 percent decrease in enrollment by that group.

Planned Parenthood critics, backers plan weekend rallies in Arizona, U.S.

More than 200 rallies are planned across the U.S.; Tempe clinic expected to draw the most protesters in Arizona Planned Parenthood critics, backers plan weekend rallies in Arizona, U.S. More than 200 rallies are planned across the U.S.; Tempe clinic expected to draw the most protesters in Arizona Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2l0eYIN Rallies against Planned Parenthood are scheduled across the country this weekend, including five in Arizona, some of which are expected to draw counterprotests in support of the health-care provider.