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Health WATCH: Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions Sound Off on the Potential Repeal of the ACA

Up to 133 million Americans have pre-existing conditions covered by the Affordable Care Act. If the Supreme Court overturns the law, the consequences could be disastrous.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil October 6, 2020 9:15 am MST
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Health Video: Full Repeal of ACA Could Mean 300K Arizonans Lose Coverage

A full repeal of the ACA would leave Arizonans vulnerable during a critical time in our nation's history.

Brandy Rae Ramirez Brandy Rae Ramirez March 31, 2020 12:29 pm MST
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Coronavirus Republicans Still Want to Take Health Care Away From 20 Million Americans—in the Middle of a Pandemic

The 2010 healthcare law provided tens of millions of Americans with health care and guaranteed coverage for the 135 million Americans under 65 who live with pre-existing conditions.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 31, 2020 10:44 am MST
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Health These Lawmakers Want Insurers to Charge People With Pre-existing Conditions Whatever They Want

A law meant to protect pre-existing conditions has no limits on what insurance companies can charge for pre-existing coverage.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson February 7, 2020 5:00 pm MST
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Health Arizona Families Urged to Enroll in KidsCare Despite Program’s Challenges

Children's Action Alliance in Arizona is urging families to enroll in KidsCare despite the threat to the Affordable Care Act.

Brandy Rae Ramirez Brandy Rae Ramirez November 21, 2019 5:38 pm MST

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Health Health Care for Native Americans And Rural Arizonans Under Attack

A repeal of the Affordable Care Act will negatively impact hundreds of thousands of Arizona's Native Americans and rural citizens.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson November 21, 2019 5:18 pm MST
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Health ACA Repeal Could Lead to ‘Age Tax’ And Older Americans Paying More for Medication

A recent study indicates the ACA repeal will force seniors to pay more while pharmaceutical companies profit billions in tax breaks. Millions of older Americans will see their prescription drug costs surge if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed, according to a new study released this week by the Center on Budget and Policy...

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil November 6, 2019 5:40 pm MST