At Enrollment Conference, Congressman Joaquin Castro Calls on Texas Gov. Abbott to 'Do the Right Thing' and Expand ACA, Medicaid

The national effort to engage Americans, particularly the Latino community, about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continued at Enroll America’s third State of Enrollment conference in Washington, D.C., where Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, exclusively told Latin Post about the health reform law’s benefits for the people.

HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell to Visit Puerto Rico, See Firsthand How the Commonwealth Is Handling the Zika Virus Outbreak

In an effort to further monitor the Zika virus awareness and prevention campaign, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell will visit Puerto Rico on April 26, including a meeting with Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.

Donald Trump Unveils Healthcare Plan, Vows to Repeal Obamacare Despite Coverage for Latinos

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump revealed his healthcare plan, which he plans to implement after Congress repeals the Affordable Care Act, also referred to as Obamacare.

HHS Secretary Burwell Discusses Obamacare's Impact on Latinos

Latinos have encountered unique barriers to gaining health insurance, and more trouble could await as the House passed legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

Obamacare Enrollment: 2.4 Million New Consumers Enrolled in HealthCare.gov

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed 2.4 million new consumers have enrolled in the federal Healthcare.gov marketplace during the latest open enrollment period.

'Unprecedented' Demand Extends Healthcare.gov's December Deadline

Due to “unprecedented demand,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended the December deadline of Healthcare.gov.

HHS Defends Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment Plans' Affordability, Coverage Selections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is defending the affordability plans ahead of Healthcare.gov’s third open enrollment.

Obamacare Premiums to Increase 7.5 Percent for 'Benchmark' Plans

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed medical insurance premiums for 37 states without a state-based marketplace exchange will see an average 7.5 percent increase on basic plans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sen. Ted Cruz Wants Answers From Health Department on Undocumented Immigrant Minors’ Health, Safety

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently sent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell a letter concerning the treatment, care and processing of unaccompanied undocumented immigration minors.

Health Department: More Latinos in U.S. Covered by Obamacare, Uninsured Hispanic Numbers Fall

A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that millions more Latinos have health insurance since Obamacare came into effect in 2010.

As Obamacare Open Enrollment Deadline Looms, Plan Selections, Spanish Representatives Calls Rise

The second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov and state-based health insurance marketplaces is set to conclude this weekend, and sign-ups have increased following a minor slump.
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