Commonwealth Fund July 18, 2018
Justin Giovannelli, Kevin Lucia, and Sabrina Corlette

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Some states are taking action to safeguard their residents from federal actions likely to make it harder to afford adequate health coverage

Nearly half of states are seeking to stabilize their individual health insurance market, for example, by establishing reinsurance programs

Since passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans have gained access to comprehensive health coverage, driving the uninsured rate to historic lows. Many people continue to face difficulty affording coverage, however, including those with moderate incomes who nevertheless earn too much to qualify for federal premium subsidies. Though recent developments in Congress and actions by the Trump administration are likely to make it...

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Topics: ACA (Affordable Care Act), Govt Agencies, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Payer, Public Exchange, States
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