Grace-Marie Turner and Avik Roy join Larry Kudlow to discuss the recent decision by the Obama administration to exempt millions of previously insured Americans from the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate. … [Read more...] about Kudlow Report: ObamaCare’s Utter Chaos
Avik Roy: Utter Chaos: White House Exempts Millions From Obamacare’s Insurance Mandate, ‘Unaffordable’ Exchanges
It’s hard to come up with new ways to describe the Obama administration’s improvisational approach to the Affordable Care Act’s troubled health insurance exchanges. But last night, the White House made its most consequential announcement yet. The administration will grant a “hardship exemption” from the law’s individual mandate, requiring the purchase of health insurance, to anyone who has had … [Read more...] about Avik Roy: Utter Chaos: White House Exempts Millions From Obamacare’s Insurance Mandate, ‘Unaffordable’ Exchanges
The White House is about to hold a Fire Sale on ObamaCare
By Grace-Marie Turner Six Democratic senators have sent a letter to Kathleen Sebelius asking her to expand the definition of who is able to purchase catastrophic health insurance plans due to “hardship” to include people who have lost their 2013 plans and who not been able to purchase another plan. I am told the administration is on the verge of releasing guidance on this. The ACA only allows … [Read more...] about The White House is about to hold a Fire Sale on ObamaCare
Don’t Believe The Pundits, Conservatives Are Bursting With Ideas To Replace Obamacare
By Grace-Marie Turner So what's your idea? Conservatives are being challenged to come up with their own alternative health policy plan to replace Obamacare as it becomes quite clear that government cannot centrally manage a vast part of the largest economy in the world. Democrats, the media, and many others are demanding that Republicans get behind their own "unified bill." But the fact … [Read more...] about Don’t Believe The Pundits, Conservatives Are Bursting With Ideas To Replace Obamacare
Real Wealth: What’s Coming Next with the ACA?
Grace-Marie Turner was the featured presenter on a Real Wealth webinar focusing on the the future of ObamaCare and how it will impact individuals and families. Her powerpoint is available here and you can watch the webinar here. … [Read more...] about Real Wealth: What’s Coming Next with the ACA?
The Self-Pay Patient: How to Opt Out of ObamaCare
December has arrived, and the deadline to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (better known as Obamacare, of course) that will be effective January 1 is looming large. Recent press accounts suggest the online exchanges are working somewhat better than before, although there are still problems with the federal site and several of the state sites as well. At the same time … [Read more...] about The Self-Pay Patient: How to Opt Out of ObamaCare
Varney & Co: Sticker Shock Round 3 – Prescription Drugs
Grace-Marie Turner joins Stuart Varney to discuss the next round of ObamaCare sticker shock that consumers will experience. Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com … [Read more...] about Varney & Co: Sticker Shock Round 3 – Prescription Drugs
Scott Gottlieb: No, You Can’t Keep Your Drugs Either Under Obamacare
If you like your medicines, you may not be able to keep them under Obamacare. The President famously promised that you could keep your health plan and doctor. For many people, both of those pledges are turning out not to be true. And now, you might not be able to keep your drugs, either. There are two reasons why. The first issue has to do with the higher out of pocket costs patients … [Read more...] about Scott Gottlieb: No, You Can’t Keep Your Drugs Either Under Obamacare