19.04.2017 06.23 CDT
While the debate over replacing the Affordable Care Act continues, it is also important to focus on the law that currently controls the American health care system – the ACA. The Trump Administration has been sending conflicting signals about how it will administer the Affordable Care Act. These conflicting signals may prove to be disruptive to insurance markets - and to individuals.
Multiple Personalities: The Administration’s Approach to the ACA
Trump Administration’s statements – and actions – on the Affordable Care Act look like a case of multiple personalities inhabiting the same body.
The Trump Administration’s approach to interpreting and administering the ACA – and the conflicting messages being sent by the Administration – matter. Here are some of the consequences of these conflicting messages.
18.03.2017 12.39 CDT
The Republican health care proposal leaves many key provisions the ACA intact and Republican acceptance of these provisions may be the real legacy of the Affordable Care act.
The Legacy of Obamacare
In the future, when the day-to-day battles have faded, this may be the legacy of the Affordable Care Act...
It is too soon to predict the fate of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) or, as we call it, TrumpRyanCare. But, the AHCA as currently proposed retains many key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The apparent willingness of Republicans to retain these provisions represents a significant statement about the lasting effects of Obamacare.
15.03.2017 06.31 CDT
Eligibility for Medicare affects your current insurance coverage – sometimes in surprising ways. Learn more to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Medicare Eligibility: A Boon and a Trap
Eligibility for Medicare is really eligibility for two different types of insurance coverage.
Your current health insurance may be affected – and even reduced - once you become eligible for Medicare. Learn more about these complicated rules to avoid unpleasant surprises.
07.03.2017 03.20 CST
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are promoted as a better way to pay for health care. However, there are limitations to what HSAs can really do.
401(k) Plans and Health Savings Accounts: A Questionable Comparison
Can you compare HSAs with 401(k) plans? In some ways they look alike, but...
Increased reliance on HSAs is going to be a key element of any TrumpRyanCare bill. Although it may be tempting to compare Health Savings Accounts and 401(k) plans, such comparisons underestimate the challenges of increasing individuals’ reliance on HSAs to finance health care.
05.03.2017 03.25 CST
People on Medicare should pay attention to the ongoing debate over a TrumpRyanCare proposal - your prescription drug costs could be affected.
ACA Repeal and Medicare Beneficiaries
People who have prescription drug coverage under Medicare may, once again, fall into the "donut hole" if Obamacare is repealed.
Efforts to replace and repeal the Affordable Care Act will have the greatest effect on those under 65 - but may also have a significant impact of people covered by Medicare. Specifically, if the AC is repealed your cost of prescription drugs may go up. Here how Medicare beneficiaries may be impacted by an ACA repeal.