Topic: Families USA

Piece by piece, will Obama's health-care reform law be dismantled?

The administration itself has abandoned a long-term health-care provision for seniors, and the Supreme Court will decide soon whether to take up the law. Critics see beginning of the end for Obama's health-care reforms.

Medicare, public health programs get more use

Medicare and other public health-care become safety net for more Americans as private employer health dwindles. Medicare is primary beneficiary.

Census report: More Americans relying on Medicare, Medicaid (VIDEO)

More people turned to Medicare and Medicaid last year and fewer relied on employers for health insurance coverage, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. What does this portend for Obama's health-care reform law?

Obama's Medicare proposal: How would it work?

The GOP plan drawn up by Rep. Paul Ryan would in essence turn Medicare into a voucher program. On Wednesday, Obama outlined his vision, which takes part of the health-care reform law a step further.

Medicare: How Paul Ryan's budget would change it

Medicare would be transformed under Rep. Paul Ryan's 2012 budget released Tuesday. Future Medicare recipients would get fixed payments to purchase private insurance.

White House vows to implement health care reform, despite judge’s ruling

The Justice Department says it will appeal US District Judge Roger Vinson’s decision, which declared the health-care reform law unconstitutional and void in its entirety.

Obama on health care law: Where he and Michele Bachmann may agree

When speaking to a liberal health-care advocacy group, President Obama highlighted areas where he agrees with Republicans – and poked fun at opponents who call the law 'granny-threatening.'

Health-care reform in cross hairs: Could it survive without individual mandate?

Both Republicans and some judges say the health-care reform individual mandate – that all Americans must buy health insurance – is unconstitutional. If they are right, is President Obama's signature achievement doomed?

Unemployment extension 101: how health care is affected

Congress excluded a subsidy for 'COBRA' from the unemployment-benefits extension. As of June 1, thousands of unemployed face higher insurance costs.

Five questions that could decide fate of healthcare reform bill

Senate healthcare reform bill needs 60 votes to advance. Here are five questions that could determine whether Democrats will rally around it.

Obama tries to build momentum on healthcare reform

He points to new poverty rates indicating that the number of Americans without health insurance is growing.

Why healthcare providers joined forces with Obama

In 1993, they were a major factor in defeating President Clinton's proposals. But this time around, industry leaders sense change is inevitable, and they want a voice.

Healthcare battle brewing: political groups gear up

A public insurance alternative is likely to be the most contentious of the reform proposals.

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With Daschle's withdrawal, can Obama repair image as ‘change’ agent?

The nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services bowed out Tuesday over tax missteps, as did another Obama pick.

Health insurance falling short

A spike in the number of 'underinsured' adults since 2003 startles healthcare experts.