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Where Affordable Care Act insurance coverage has dropped most in Washington
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (998+ words) Washington's rural counties saw the largest drops in insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act after the Republican-controlled Congress failed to extend subsidies that helped consumers afford the plans. About 250, 000 Washingtonians are enrolled this year through the Washington Health Benefit…...
We are to bone; Idaho Health and Welfare budget cuts may endanger states crisis system
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1174+ words) The cumulative effect of a myriad of relatively small cuts to programs in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare budget has a high likelihood of disrupting the state's crisis response system, according to the agency's top official. "If you…...
After loss of tax credits, WA sees a drop in insurance coverage
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (591+ words) About 19, 000 fewer Washingtonians enrolled in health insurance through the state's online marketplace amid the loss of federal subsidies. The decline didn't appear to be as precipitous as feared. State officials had predicted 80, 000 people would forgo coverage if Congress didn't extend…...