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Romney Defends ‘I Like To Fire People’ Comment
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday defended his “I like to fire people” remark against criticism from GOP rivals as he and his family faced a crush of...
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ObamaCare 101: Separating Fact From Fiction
With 2013 upon us and the elections behind, Americans can start to settle down and focus on what is currently passing for real life in our country today. Anxieties about job availability, our financial...
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Health Department: Medicare Won’t Cover Sex-Change Operations
WASHINGTON (CBSDC) – According to a recent decision handed down by the Department of Health and Human Services, Medicare will still not cover sex-change surgeries, despite initial plans to reconsider...
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Millions Could Get Surprise Tax Bills Under ‘Obamacare’ If They Don’t...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people who take advantage of government subsidies to help buy health insurance next year could get stung by surprise tax bills if they don’t accurately project their...
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Va. Assembly OKs McDonnell’s Bid to Bar Abortion Coverage
RICHMOND, Va. — By a single Senate vote, Virginia’s General Assembly on Wednesday approved Gov. Bob McDonnell’s amendment to ban abortion coverage from being sold through a new federally run health...
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Report: Fewer Virginians Getting Insurance Through Employer
RICHMOND, Va. (CBSDC/AP) — A new report shows fewer Virginians are getting health insurance through their employer. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report released Thursday says 66 percent of...
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Study: Employer Health Coverage Continues 10-Year Decline
Princeton, N.J. (CBS DC) – The availability of employer-sponsored health benefits and coverage has declined nearly 10 percent over the past decade, leaving 12 million fewer people with coverage from...
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Study: Doctors Order Fewer Lab Tests When They Know The Price
BALTIMORE (CBSDC) - The findings of a new study indicate that doctors will order fewer laboratory tests for their patients if they know the cost of performing said tests. The study, conducted by...
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Gallup: Almost Half Of America’s Uninsured Don’t Know They Have To Get Coverage
WASHINGTON (CBSDC/AP) - The results of a recent Gallup Poll suggest that 43 percent of uninsured people in the United States are not aware of the fact that they must get medical coverage, according to...
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Tips For Choosing Health Insurance
Below are some practical tips for selecting a health insurance policy that include advice from experts and suggested research. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its implementation over the coming years...
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Families & The ACA
Health care has always been a huge priority for the American family, so it comes as no surprise that many are now wondering how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will impact their...
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AP Fact Check: Truth About Obama’s Health Insurance Rebate Claims
WASHINGTON — Another year, another round of exaggeration from President Barack Obama and his administration about health insurance rebates. In his speech defending his health care law Thursday, Obama...
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Health Care Costs In America Versus The Rest Of The World
While America has the most expensive health care system in the world, Americans do not live longer or have better health than people in most other developed countries. The Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
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Low Or No Cost Health Care Options For People With Low Incomes
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), federal and state governments are setting up and running health insurance marketplaces for individuals, families and businesses to purchase quality health...
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Guaranteed Coverage For People With Pre-Existing Health Conditions
Starting in 2014, health insurance companies can no longer deny or limit coverage for individuals with pre-existing health conditions including disability. This is true even if individuals have been...
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DC & The Affordable Care Act
In 2007, nearly 10 percent of Washington, D.C. residents reported they were unable to see a doctor when needed due to cost. Between 2003 and 2009, District families saw the cost of their health...
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Md. Opens Call Center to Assist With Health Care
BALTIMORE — Maryland has opened a call center to help residents learn more about health care reform. The center opened in Baltimore on Wednesday. It will include bilingual staff to help residents and...
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Sen. Landrieu: Federal Officials Having Difficulty Getting Online Insurance...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu said Wednesday that the resistance of Republican state leaders to the Affordable Care Act was “hurting people” by making it more difficult to carry out...
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Study: 48 Percent Of Families Who Buy Own Health Insurance Qualify For...
WASHINGTON (AP) — About half the people who now buy their own health insurance — and potentially would face higher premiums next year under President Barack Obama’s health care law — would qualify for...
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Poll: Many Voters Remain Confused By ‘Obamacare’
LOS ANGELES (CBSDC/AP) — A new Field Poll finds most of those who would qualify for insurance coverage or tax breaks under President Barack Obama’s health care reforms don’t know it. That’s one of the...
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