Health Care Reform

March, 30 2012

Hot Topics: High Stakes on Health-Care Reform

How the Supreme Court's decision on Obamacare might affect middle-aged Americans, and other important news of the week

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March, 28 2012

Supreme Court Debates Health-Care Reform Law

At issue: Can the government compel people to buy health insurance?
August, 24 2011

Report: Three-Quarters of U.S. Jobless Can't Afford Health Care

Affordable Care Act will give newly unemployed more choices for coverage in 2014, authors say.
July, 28 2011

U.S. To Pay Bigger Share of Rising Health Care Costs

U.S. to Pay Bigger Share of Rising Cost of Health Care
May, 5 2011

How to Cope With Higher Medicare Premiums and Rising Health Costs

Try these seven strategies to control premium and other costs.
April, 28 2011

Why Medicare Premiums Are Rising for Affluent Retirees

Changes planned to offset the cost of health-care reform by reducing subsidies for people who don't really need the help.
April, 11 2011

Medicare's Drug Coverage Gap to Shrink Away Under Health Care Reform

Experts say changes kick in this year, with the 'donut hole' disappearing by 2020.
March, 23 2011

As Health-Care Reform Turns One, Fans and Foes Dig In

But many agree the provision requiring insurance for all is a tough pill to swallow.
March, 17 2011

Public Option for Long-Term Care Insurance Faces Challenges

The Community Living Assistance Services and Support plan would be rolled out in the workplace as an opt-out choice in benefit plans.
March, 1 2011

Few Support 'Individual Mandate' in Health Care Reform Law, Poll Finds

But many wonder if political leanings will influence Supreme Court's ultimate decision, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey shows.
January, 31 2011

Fla. Judge Finds Health Reform Law Unconstitutional

Ruling cites provision that says Americans must buy insurance or face penalty.
January, 27 2011

Pre-Existing Conditions? Health Insurance Options Improving This Year

How the health care reform legislation affects people over 50, but still too young for Medicare coverage.
January, 3 2011

First Physical With Medicare Now Free

Health reform law makes benefit part of effort to expand preventive services.
December, 27 2010

What People Over 50 May Lose if Health Reform Goes Down

Middle-aged consumers should pay close attention to court and Capitol Hill battles.
December, 14 2010

Report: Boomers to Gain Most From Health Reform

Benefits will help a generation hit hard by unemployment, rising health-care costs.

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