Al Gross, an orthopedic surgeon from Petersburg, announced Tuesday that he’s running as an independent against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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Alaskans see extended health insurance enrollment period following November quake
Regular open enrollment closed Dec. 15, but when FEMA issued an emergency declaration in response to the Nov. 30 quake, it triggered something called an exceptional circumstances special enrollment period
Murkowski back in GOP fold on health care
Democrats wanted to nullify a rule that extends what Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called “junk insurance” plans. They needed two Republicans, but only got one.
Affordable Care Act enrollments down in Alaska, but not by much
“There was a great deal of confusion amongst consumers,” said Alaska Division of Insurance Director Lori Wing-Heier. “So to come out of it with that capture? We’re thrilled.”
ACA enrollment: Better rates for Alaskans but less time to find them
“We’re really extremely concerned and disappointed if that is the way that that will move forward,” said Sue Brogran, head of the navigator program at United Way of Anchorage.
Senators reach deal to stabilize ACA insurance markets for 2 years
The bipartisan agreement could help stabilize insurance premiums next year so that younger, healthier people will buy policies. President Trump has embraced it, but other GOP leaders have not.
Trump uses executive pen to chip away at Obamacare
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to allow more insurance options. The plan is intended to lower costs, but critics warn it could hurt those who need insurance most.
Trump says he’ll sign order to expand health insurance options
Conservatives have long advocated for using association health plans to boost competition. But the result could be that healthy people pay less and sicker people are priced out of coverage.
Republicans scrap health care vote — again, Trump blasts ‘so-called Republicans’
Republicans conceded that their latest Obamacare repeal-and-replace push does not have the votes. It’s yet another embarrassment for GOP leadership and President Trump.
ACA repeal bill now peppered with Alaska money to draw Murkowski
Proponents of repealing the Affordable Care Act revealed yet another new bill Monday, with changes that appear designed to win the vote of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, one of three Republicans who killed the last repeal bill.