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National Tribal Day of Action for Affordable Care Act Enrollment

Today is the National Tribal Day of Action for Affordable Care Act Enrollment! Enrollment events are taking place across the nation and President Obama wants to ensure that every American Indian and Alaska Native has the information they need to take advantage of the health care options available under the health care law.
November 24, 2014 at 3:40 PM ET by Raina Thiele

Chart of the Week: SHOP Marketplace Premiums Flat in 2015

Businesses seeking coverage on the SHOP Marketplace in 2015 will find that, on average across the 32 States where the Federal government operated the SHOP Marketplace in both 2014 and 2015, the premium for the lowest-cost bronze, silver, and gold policies has remained steady or declined slightly relative to 2014.
November 24, 2014 at 3:34 PM ET by Matt Fiedler, Matt Siegler

The Faces of Health Care: Amy W.

My husband and I own and operate a semi truck. For the past 3 years, we have been paying $1200 a month for health coverage. Under the ACA exchanges, we found a plan with the same insurer for $89.
November 24, 2014 at 1:26 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Weekly Address: Immigration Accountability Executive Action

In this week’s address, the President reminded Americans that Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins this weekend. The President encouraged all Americans to take advantage of open enrollment, and remind their friends and families to do so as well.
November 22, 2014 at 6:00 AM ET by Lindsay Holst

Letters to the President: Marla and the Affordable Care Act

In December of last year, Marla and her husband looked into their options for insurance in the Colorado Marketplace.
November 15, 2014 at 11:11 AM ET by Max Sgro

Bringing Health Equity and the Affordable Care Act to AAPIs in New York

With the next open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace to begin Saturday, November 15 and continuing through February 15, 2015, community leaders in Region 2 held a series of events to raise awareness among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
November 15, 2014 at 9:00 AM ET by Christine Soyong Harley

Weekly Address: Open Enrollment Starts Today

In this week’s address, the President reminded Americans that Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins this weekend. The President encouraged all Americans to take advantage of open enrollment, and remind their friends and families to do so as well.
November 15, 2014 at 6:00 AM ET by David Hudson

The Faces of Health Care: Art M.

November 14, 2014 at 3:00 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

People with Disabilities and the ACA

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is making health insurance coverage more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. With the passage of this law, individuals and families have more control over their care -- especially individuals with disabilities.
November 14, 2014 at 2:49 PM ET by Taryn Williams

Getting Ready for Open Enrollment:

With just two days to go until the start of Open Enrollment, I want to share with you what we've been doing at the Department of Health and Human Services to expand access to quality, affordable coverage to more people and to lay the groundwork for a successful Open Enrollment.
November 13, 2014 at 1:49 PM ET by Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Letters to the President: The Dicksons and the Affordable Care Act

When the Marketplace opened last fall, Russ and Linda had a new way to secure affordable, comprehensive insurance for themselves. No longer being tied to that job meant the Dicksons could become entrepreneurs and open their own small business.
November 13, 2014 at 10:52 AM ET by Max Sgro

Letters to the President: Kristy and the Affordable Care Act

Last November, Kristy Borum of Canyon Lake, Texas sat down to write a letter to President Obama about the Affordable Care Act. This is her story.
November 12, 2014 at 4:34 PM ET by Max Sgro

You Can Check Out Health Care Plans and Prices for 2015 Right Now

Check out HealthCare.gov’s new “window-shopping” tool to browse the coverage options in your area and see what health plan will work best for you and your pocketbook.
November 12, 2014 at 3:06 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Fighting Ebola: 5 Things You Need to Know About Emergency Funding to Combat the Disease

Today, the Administration asked Congress to help bolster America’s resources in the fight against Ebola by providing $6.18 billion toward our whole-of-government efforts.
November 5, 2014 at 6:53 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Alleviating the Burden of Circumstance

Peter Yang is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Peter Yang

Serious Illness Taught Me the Value of Insurance

Cecelia Smaha is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Cecelia Smaha

The Affordable Care Act as Viewed by a Sister of Mercy

Joan Serda is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Joan Serda

Miami Dade College Leads with Initiative to Reach Students and Engage Community

Joe Pena is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Joe Pena

Promoting Libraries for Affordable Care Act Outreach

Jamie Markus is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Jamie Markus

Using Partnerships to Reach Into Communities

Mark LeBeau is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Mark LeBeau

You Too Can Make a Difference

Pat Halpin-Murphy is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Pat Halpin Murphy, Pat Halpin Murphy

Connecting Muslims to Coverage

Khadija Gurnah is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Khadija Gurnah

Changing Lives of Working Americans in Communities of Color

Joshua Gray is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Joshua Gray

Bringing the Benefits of Health Insurance to Low- and Moderate-Income Americans

Bill Forbes is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Bill Forbes

Dedicating His Life So Others Could Live Their Own

Andrew Cray is being honored posthumously as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Andrew Cray

At the Intersection: Community, Policy, and Engagement

Niiobli Armah IV is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Niiobli Armah

The Impact of Positive Change

Vanessa Abernathy is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Vanessa Abernathy

The Power of Pink: Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer

To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the North Portico of the White House and the Vice President’s residence is lit pink.
October 15, 2014 at 8:21 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Big Data a Big Deal for First Recipients of Biomedical Big Data Grants

In March 2012, the Obama Administration launched the Big Data Research and Development Initiative. To catalyze new biomedical Big Data research, the Obama Administration and the National Institutes of Health launched the Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) initiative in April 2013. Today, NIH awarded a total of $32 million in new BD2K grants.
October 9, 2014 at 5:00 PM ET by Tom Kalil and Philip Bourne

Here Are Five Facts from the White House Report on Millennials:

The Council on Economic Advisers releases a new report that looks at the so-called "Millennial" generation. Here's what they learned.
October 9, 2014 at 12:24 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber