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A record 24 million people now get Obamacare health plans. Will it last under Trump?
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to a record high rate of people with insurance.

The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election
Patient and consumer advocates fear a new Trump administration will scale back federal efforts to expand financial protections for patients and shield them from debt.
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Interest is lively at deadline for HealthCare.gov sign-ups
A crush of sign-ups is expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrollment for health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
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Sen. Patty Murray: GOP Trashed Bipartisan Bill For Latest ACA Repeal Attempt
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., blames Republican leadership for putting a freeze on her bipartisan health care plan.

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Questions About The Republican Health Care Bill, Answered
This week, Republicans in Congress will try to rally votes for a bill that proposes major changes to the way Americans get health care and how much they pay. Use this Q&A to explore how the bill would affect you.

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Washington Residents Fear Limited Options If Health Insurers Pull Out
Two rural counties in Washington may have limited health care options next year. Insurance providers say they won't serve Grays Harbor or Klickitat counties in 2018.
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Oregon Spending Millions On Ineligible Medicaid Recipients, Secretary Of State Warns
The Oregon secretary of state sent an audit alert to all 90 lawmakers Wednesday warning that Oregon Health Authority may be sending as much as $37 million a month to ineligible Medicaid recipients.
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Individual Oregonians' Health Insurance Rates May Increase By Nearly 22 Percent Next Year
Individual Oregonians who buy health insurance through Healthcare.gov may see rates jump by nearly 22 percent next year.

1 Oregon Health Clinic Grows Despite Concerns Over Obamacare Repeal
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health is opening new clinic despite concerns about efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Passage Of Republican Health Care Bill Divides Northwest Delegation
The bill was passed on a 217-213 vote and now goes to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.