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Health Care Stakes: Biden’s Battle to Save Affordable Care Act Subsidies

Washington, D.C. – In the midst of a heated political climate, the Biden campaign has launched a new ad targeting President Trump’s stance on healthcare. The ad focuses on the Affordable Care Act and the potential consequences if Trump were to be reelected. With a significant ad buy of $14 million in swing states, the Biden campaign is making sure to highlight the importance of healthcare in this election cycle. President Trump’s history with the …

Social Security Insolvency Looming: Will Congress Act in Time to Avoid Benefit Cuts?

Washington, D.C., USA – Social Security’s trust funds are in dire straits, with looming depletion threatening steep payment cuts for retirees in less than a decade. The latest annual report from the Social Security trustees indicates that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund is projected to run out of funds by 2033, potentially triggering a 21% reduction in benefits for recipients. If no congressional action is taken to address the impending shortfall, beneficiaries of …

Social Security Crisis: Congress Must Act Within 10 Years to Secure Future

Washington, D.C. – Congress faces a looming deadline to address the financial challenges of Social Security before the program exhausts its funds. Experts warn that without significant reforms, Social Security will struggle to meet its obligations within the next decade. The pressure is mounting for lawmakers to take action and ensure the long-term stability of this crucial social safety net. Currently, Social Security is funded through payroll taxes, with workers contributing to the program throughout …

CMS Releases Final Rule Making Affordable Care Act Marketplace Changes for Texas Families

Austin, Texas – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have recently implemented changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace through their latest final rule, titled “Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025.” These changes are aimed at benefiting Texas families who rely on health plans governed by the ACA, with full implementation set for the 2025 plan year, and more complex adjustments rolling out by 2027. Texans are in need of …

Insurance Access Expanded for DACA Recipients Under Affordable Care Act

San Antonio, Texas – A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reveals that over a third of immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are currently without health insurance. This statistic sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals like Andrea Rathbone Ramos, a UTSA graduate and DACA recipient. Rathbone Ramos shared her harrowing experience of delaying medical treatment for a broken bone due to lack …

Dreamers Gain Access to Affordable Care Act Enrollment under Biden Administration Directive

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration is set to enroll about 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. as children in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance next year, a move that showcases the administration’s commitment to providing support for these individuals. This directive, released on Friday, signifies a major step towards ensuring that these immigrants, commonly known as “Dreamers,” have access to essential healthcare coverage. President Joe Biden’s initiative, although delayed and falling short of …

Florida Senate Unanimously Approves $800 Million Live Healthy Act to Address Medical Workforce and Health Care Access

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Senate has unanimously approved an approximately $800 million package aimed at strengthening the state’s medical workforce and improving public access to healthcare. The bill, known as the Live Healthy Act, is a priority for Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and now awaits consideration in the Florida House. If approved there, the measure will go to Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval. The Live Healthy Act includes provisions to recruit and retain …

Social Security Changes Ignite Debate Over Fiscal Commission Act of 2023

The Fiscal Commission Act of 2023, H.R. 5779, has stirred up controversy within the House Budget Committee, sparking a heated debate over potential changes to Social Security. The bill proposes the creation of a bipartisan commission to review federal spending, but it is facing strong opposition from critics who argue that it poses a threat to Social Security. Concerns about the national debt, which has surpassed $34 trillion, have intensified the debate, leading to a …

Healthcare Protection Act Passes in Illinois, Promising Improved Access to Quality Care

Rockford, Illinois – A new healthcare bill aimed at giving patients and their doctors more control over healthcare decisions is making its way through the Illinois legislature, with the hope of providing better access to quality healthcare. The Healthcare Protection Act, which passed the Illinois House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, addresses concerns over insurance companies dictating treatment options and approval processes. Governor JB Pritzker emphasizes the importance of empowering medical professionals to make …

Senior Citizens to Benefit from Social Security COLA Increase with Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act

New York, NY – Social Security benefits are set to increase, potentially providing a financial boost to millions of seniors to help cover their daily living expenses in the face of rising inflation. The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act aims to revamp the calculation method for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) in order to better reflect the economic conditions that impact seniors. This shift will see the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E) replace …