Affordable Care Act Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: The time for universal health care and single-payer is near

by Richard C. Dillihunt Special to the Press Herald October 13, 2017October 16, 2017

We should not have to wait another 17 years to see a change that is so critically needed now.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Trump’s executive order could alter Maine insurance market

by Eric Russell October 13, 2017October 13, 2017

Some insurers and health care advocates fear the president’s plan could lead to rising premiums in Affordable Care Act plans if young people seek out cheaper options, but the impact is hard to predict.

Health, Nation & World, Politics

Trump to end federal subsidies that help low-income consumers buy health insurance

by Amy Goldstein and Juliet Eilperin The Washington Post October 12, 2017October 13, 2017

Halting the cost-sharing reduction payments could disrupt the Obamacare marketplaces, and so could an executive order he issued to expand access to skimpier coverage at lower prices.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Rollback of ACA birth control mandate puts women’s needs last

by The Editorial Board October 11, 2017October 11, 2017

The administration is catering to President Trump’s base while using religious belief as an excuse to deprive female workers of much-needed care.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Republicans need to get 60 votes on health care

by Jim Fossel October 1, 2017September 29, 2017

That requirement isn’t to prevent change, it’s to force compromise.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Meddling from Washington scared Anthem away from Maine

by The Editorial Board September 28, 2017September 27, 2017

The Trump administration’s hostility to Obamacare creates uncertainty in a fragile marketplace.

Health, Nation & World

Obamacare rates set to rise as Trump’s opposition fuels turmoil

by Zachary Tracer, Anna Edney, John Tozzi Bloomberg September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

In many states, insurers face a deadline of Wednesday to lock in their rates for next year under the Affordable Care Act, and some are announcing double-digit increases.