Obamacare Third Open Enrollment Will Be Harder, Says HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been preparing for what may be a more difficult open enrollment period, as penalty fees increase to new highs.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Bill Allows Undocumented Immigrants to Access Obamacare

Pope Francis’ historic visit to the U.S., including his address to Congress, appears to have resonated with Latino congressional lawmakers. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., introduced the Exchange Inclusion for a Healthy America Act, which provides people access to the Affordable Care Act, regardless of an individual's immigration status.

Obamacare Enrollment: 17.1 Million Americans Insured, Including 4 Million Latinos

Ahead of the third open enrollment period of the federal and state-level health insurance marketplaces, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell revealed more than 17 million Americans have benefited from the Affordable Care Act.

Uninsured Rates Narrow Under the Affordable Care Act, Gaps in Coverage Persist

Under the Affordable Care Act, uninsured rates have narrowed for both black and Hispanic adults, yet Hispanics and blacks continue to face huge gaps in coverage, according to a new study.

Obamacare Enrollment 2016: ACA Proposal Protects Against Sex Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a new rule protecting people from sex discrimination from its health services.

Scott Walker's Obamacare Repeal Plan Would Affect 4.2 Million Latinos

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced his healthcare reform plan, which would replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare.

US Uninsured Rate: 11.7 Percent Nationally Uninsured As Rates Decline in 49 States, Says Gallup

A six-month survey revealed sharp reductions in uninsured rates since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare. With approximately 88,600 adults over the age of 18 participating, Arkansas and Kentucky reportedly saw the largest uninsured rate drop during the first half of 2015.

The State of Warehouse Workers in Southern California's Inland Empire

Thousands of warehouse workers in Southern California's Inland Empire typically earn less than a living wage. Also, most don't have health care benefits and many hold temporary positions, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside.

TURNOUT: Martin O'Malley on Latinos' Top Issues: Immigration, Education, Economy, and Healthcare

Based on Latino Decisions' latest study, more than 13 million Latinos will vote in the 2016 presidential election, and Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has made strides on connecting with the voting bloc by issues to the community.

Latinos Applaud Supreme Court's Obamacare Decision; 4.2 Million Latino Enrollees Impacted

The U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling against the plaintiffs in the King vs. Burwell case provided security for many of the 4.2 million Latinos who have benefitted from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also commonly referred to as Obamacare.

HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell: No Current Backup Plan If Supreme Court Eliminates Federal Obamacare Subsidies

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell reiterated the Obama administration's policy that there is no is backup plan if the Supreme Court, removes a vital provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare.

Latinos Risk Healthcare Insurance Loss But President Obama 'Optimistic' As Obamacare Ruling Looms

More than six million Americans may lose their health insurance pending a U.S. Supreme Court decision, but President Barack Obama is confident the highest court in the country will rule in favor of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Obamacare Premiums: Health Insurance Providers Request Double-Digit Premium Hike for 2016

Health insurance companies have requested double-digit hikes on insurance premiums for 2016. According to insurers, increasing drug costs and new data on consumers' health statuses have led to the request.

Latinos Increasingly Favor Affordable Care Act, Likely to Influence 2016 Election Vote

U.S. Latinos reportedly have a favorable opinion of the Affordable Care Act, also referred to as Obamacare, the latest numbers reveal.

National Uninsured Rate Continues to Drop; Low-Income Americans & Latinos Find Access via Obamacare

The national uninsured rate continues to drop, and this is doubtlessly due to the Affordable Care Act, which has increased insurance rates access among all racial/ethnic groups and prompted a drastic decrease in the health care disparities faced by people of color.

SALUD: Health Insurance Issues Persist Among Latinos Despite Improved Uninsured Rate

Since the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) implementation in 2010, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed 16.4 million Americans have enrolled for health insurance coverage yet the Latino community has proven to be a complex group to enroll.
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