Senator Bill Nelson met with a group of people who would be among those hardest hit if Congress approves a new health care plan that’s expected to come up for a vote this week in the House of Representatives. Senator Bill Nelson met with a group of people who would be among those hardest hit if Congress approves a new health care plan that’s expected to come up for a vote this week in the House of Representatives.
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President Trump Sends POWERFUL Message To Democrats On Healthcare…
… been extremely difficult to achieve from several wings of the Republican party, as many in opposition of the American Health Care Act have dubbed it “Ryancare” or “Obamacare Lite.” Critics have said the bill doesn’t even begin to scratch the …
PENCE: ‘The Obamacare nightmare is about to end!’
… said as he kicked off his address. He went on to outline some of the bill’s primary proposals, such as expanding health savings accounts, providing tax credits to individuals to go towards their healthcare costs, and repealing the individual and …
Washington Post Op-ed: Some Republicans are happy to subsidize your…
On Monday evening, House Republican leaders unveiled their long-awaited Obamacare replacement, entitled the American Health Care Act. The plan was swiftly panned by observers from all over the ideological spectrum.
Bill would reduce women’s services
Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans’ proposed bill. The legislation, which would replace much of former President Barack Obama’s health law, was approved by two House committees on Thursday.
House GOP health bill would cut women’s services
The proposed bill would prohibit for a year any funding to Planned Parenthood, a major provider of women’s health services, restrict abortion access in covered plans on the health exchange and scale back Medicaid services used by many low-income women, among other changes. WASHINGTON>> Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans’ proposed bill.
Free test kits available: More rectal and colon cancer seen in millennials
… and costs. But the proposed tax credit could potentially pay for insurance that protects only against a catastrophic health event. The central bank indicated that the key to a consistent recovery in inflation would be centred on employment and wage …
McCarthy: Just Repealing Obamacare Would Lead To Market Shock, Higher Premiums
… collapse the market – then you are going to sit here and wait and hope you get 60 votes to try and deal with the health care system,” McCarthy told reporters at a press conference Friday morning. “I do not believe that is the best approach ; that’s …
Legislatorsa pay raise
An independent council, created by a voter-approved constitutional amendment, will raise state lawmakers’ salary from $31,100 to $45,000. Lawmakers pay has not risen for nearly two decades.
Morning Bits
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events President Trump meets with Republican leaders including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , center, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy at the White House. In other words, those who know anything about health care hate it.
GOP bill cuts women’s health plans
Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans’ proposed bill. The legislation, which would replace much of former President Barack Obama’s health law, was approved by two House committees on Thursday.
The Dark Cloud over the Trump Presidency
… that the Democrats have won the battle and there will be, sooner rather than later, a single payer government run health care system in the United States. Beyond the spending and other provisions in the bill, this legislation is essentially an …
GOP health plan would cut mandated drug treatment, mental health coverage
The Republican proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act would strip away what advocates say is essential coverage for drug addiction treatment as the number of people dying from opiate overdoses is skyrocketing nationwide . Beginning in 2020, the plan would eliminate an Affordable Care Act requirement that Medicaid cover basic mental-health and addiction services in states that expanded it, allowing them to decide whether to include those benefits in Medicaid plans.
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Health care legislation proposed by Republicans to replace Obamacare has received a barrage of criticism from outside conservative groups, as well as a number of prominent members of Republicans’ own caucus, such as Sen. Mike Lee. Many have speculated that the current bill is dead on arrival.
A look at the opposing sides on the GOP health care bill
President Donald Trump: “We’re going to do something that’s great and I’m proud to support the replacement plan released by the House of Representatives.” Vice President Mike Pence: “I really do believe this is an extraordinarily important moment in the life of our nation, and every American who longs to see us start over on health care reform that will respect the doctor-patient relationship, that will harness the power of the free marketplace to lower the cost of insurance, that will give states freedom and flexibility to improve Medicaid for our most vulnerable citizens can let their voice be heard.”
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President Donald Trump: “We’re going to do something that’s great and I’m proud to support the replacement plan released by the House of Representatives.” Vice President Mike Pence: “I really do believe this is an extraordinarily important moment in the life of our nation, and every American who longs to see us start over on health care reform that will respect the doctor-patient relationship, that will harness the power of the free marketplace to lower the cost of insurance, that will give states freedom and flexibility to improve Medicaid for our most vulnerable citizens can let their voice be heard.”
Here’s how the Republican repeal plan is like Obamacare
House Republican leaders are under fire for unveiling a plan that repeals major portions of Obamacare and replaces it with what some critics are calling “Obamacare Lite.” The American Health Care Act has too many similarities to the Affordable Care Act, conservative lawmakers and think tanks say.
Murkowski: ACA replacement must protect Medicaid recipients
… and Cory Gardner of Colorado, they said, “Medicaid covers more than 72 million Americans and is the core of the health care safety net for individuals across the country.” Medicaid is a federal-state health care program for low-income people who are …
Republican governors complain about GOP health care plan
Republican governors complain that a GOP proposal to replace former President Barack Obama’s health care law would force millions of lower-income earners off insurance rolls or stick states with the cost of keeping them covered. Governors, especially those from political battleground states, were generally cool to the bill put forth in the Republican-controlled U.S. House.
Ohio 33 mins ago 9:44 p.m.John Kasich opposes GOP Obamacare repeal bill because of Medicaid phaseout
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday became the latest GOP leader to oppose his party’s bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal and replace Obamacare. In theory, Kasich wants to repeal former President Barack Obama’s health care law.
What rights do women not have compared to men?
… services for both men and women. Randomly odd though for those of you fighting for government funded/mandated health care, why not just use Planned Parenthood for all non-specific health care, like your general health care and end the family care …
Industry questions higher insurance costs under Republican plan
A small group of demonstrators stand outside of of a hotel before former South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint, president of the The Heritage Foundation, speaks at a “Defund Obamacare Tour” rally in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. August 26, 2013. REUTERS/Nate Chute/File Photo The House Republican health insurance plan suggests health insurance after Obamacare will be less affordable, investors, insurers and industry sources said on Tuesday, raising questions about future enrollment and insurance company participation.
Trending Now House Republicans unveil plan to repeal and replace Obamacare
… news and keep up to date with mobile alerts. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Political Insider blog teamed up with health care reporter Misty Williams for this quick take on the Obamacare replacement bill that was unveiled Monday: WASHINGTON …
GOP Senators Cry Foul Over Medicaid Expansion Repeal
The House Republican plan to phase out the Obamacare Medicaid expansion by 2020 may be a nonstarter for some Senate Republicans-and could potentially threaten the larger repeal-and-replace process. Shortly before House lawmakers revealed a revamped version of their Obamacare repeal-and-replace bill Monday evening, four Republican senators sent a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying they would not support an earlier draft from Feb. 10 that repeals Medicaid expansion because it “does not meet the test of stability for individuals currently enrolled in the program.”
The House GOP released their plan to repeal and replace…
The House Republican leadership dropped their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, called the American Health Care Act, on Monday. While the plan laid out the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, changes to Medicaid expansion, and more, one detail was missing: how the changes are paid for.
Sen. Portman, do not force devastating changes to Ohio’s Medicaid program: Paul Cain
… for my master’s. And while I’ve always been driven and willing to put in the work needed to move forward in life, the health care system we used to have didn’t serve people like me with a strong work ethic. There have been many health and financial …
Toomey says repeal of Medicaid expansion must be negotiated
Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania says dealing with the Medicaid expansion in a repeal of President Barack Obama’s health care law must be a “negotiated agreement.” Toomey also said Monday that the sickest people should be covered through a high-risk pool that is subsidized by the government to make it affordable.
Dayton to spend 1 more day at Mayo after prostate surgery
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will spend one more day at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Spokesman Linden Zakula on Saturday said that the governor’s surgery was a success and the surgeon found no sign that the cancer had spread beyond the prostate.
Dayton to Spend 1 More Day at Mayo After Prostate Surgery
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will spend one more day at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Spokesman Linden Zakula says Saturday that the governor’s surgery was a success and the surgeon found no sign the cancer had spread beyond the prostate.
Rand Paul calls GOP repeal plan ‘Obamacare Lite’
… mission of repealing Obamacare. That’s because many of the GOP replacement measures are too similar to the landmark health reform law. “What we think is being hidden from conservatives is there’s a lot of ‘Obamacare Lite’ in their bill,” Paul said …
GOP Hopes to Enlist Trump in Entitlement Reforms
Republicans in Congress are hopeful that despite his campaign promises to the contrary, President Trump will at some point embrace reforms to major entitlement programs long sought by GOP lawmakers to rein in federal spending and debt. Trump campaigned on preserving Medicare and Social Security, putting him at odds with most of his GOP primary opponents and the majority of the party.
Overnight Healthcare: Rand Paul creates storm over access to ObamaCare draft bill
… a 13-12 vote Thursday. If confirmed as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator within the Health and Human Services Department, Verma will play a large role in reforming the programs, as well as GOP efforts on repealing and …
Woman who credits Obamacare with saving her life hears Trump speech to Congress
Maleta Christian of Myrtle Creek, left, joined Sen. Ron Wyden, right, as his guest at President Donald Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday. Christian says Obamacare saved her life, and she’s worried about the new president’s health care plan.
House GOP eyes three-week plan on Obamacare
House Republicans on Thursday said leaders want to smooth over party divisions and pass their Obamacare repeal plan within three weeks, as the GOP scrambles to keep its health care promises before the Easter break. GOP leaders are trying to repeal and replace as much of the Affordable Care Act as they can under a fast-track budget process that allows them to avoid a Democratic filibuster in the Senate.
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In a speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, President Donald Trump outlined five principles to guide lawmakers when repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. “Tonight I am also calling on this Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare with reforms that expand choice, increase access, lower cost, and at the same time provide better health care,” the president said.
Trump, GOP lawmakers talk replacing Obamacare
… president Wednesday to chart a path forward on the law, hoping to seize on the momentum of Trump’s big night This as Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price started meeting with wary house conservatives to assuage concerns. But many of those …
Trump’s likely envoy to Canada: Political donor, philanthropist from coal family
A big-money political donor and philanthropist with personal ties to the coal industry and professional connections to the White House and the U.S. Senate is expected to be named Donald Trump’s ambassador to Canada. Expectations within government, as well as recent media speculation, point to the Trump administration submitting Kelly Knight Craft’s name for the approval of the Senate.
Rubio Predicts Immigration Reform Won’t Be Easy, But It Will Be Successful
… to replace it with a system that for the vast majority of Americans means they’re going to be able to access private health insurance that’s more affordable and covers the things they want in a vibrant private marketplace,” he said. When asked …
Sanders vows to ‘continue to fight’ after Trump’s Congress speech
Sen. Bernie Sanders ripped President Trump’s first speech before Congress in a point-by-point takedown that culminated in a call for continued resistance against the new administration. “Those of you who attended rallies or town hall meetings: Keep showing up, keep calling Congress, and continue to fight,” the Vermont senator said in a live stream uploaded to Facebook minutes after Trump concluded his Tuesday night speech.
Bernie Sanders rails against Trump after speech
… on working with Republicans in Congress who want to repeal the Affordable Care Act, throw 20 million Americans off of health insurance, privatize Medicare, make massive cuts in Medicaid, raise the cost of prescription drugs to seniors, eliminate …