High-Risk Health Insurance Pool Rules Bar Abortions, Limit Patient Costs

During the health reform debate, people with pre-existing conditions lobbied for affordable health insurance. Now, HHS has issued new rules on how high-risk pools will work. Jul 29

Support For Health Law Remains Steady While Opposition Drops

A lot has changed since last summer's town hall meetings. A new poll finds that, in the last month, the percentage of people viewing the health law unfavorably has fallen. But seniors continue to be more negative. Jul 29

Recession-Weary Workers, States Still Hope For COBRA And Medicaid Subsidies

Even as some unemployed people search for work, they’re hoping Congress will pass a subsidy to help them buy health insurance. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Jul 23

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