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ACA open enrollment has begun; here's how to pick a health insurance plan

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Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance using Pennie could pay more expensive premiums in 2022

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Think your health care is covered? Beware of the 'junk' insurance plan

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During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID-19 complications

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What to know as the Affordable Care Act heads to the Supreme Court — again

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If you've lost your health plan in the COVID crisis, you've got options

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Coronavirus crisis leaves many people staring at high COBRA insurance costs

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Women shouldn't get billed for an IUD – but sometimes they do

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Ten defining health care achievements of the 2010s, from artificial intelligence to immunotherapy

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Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Obamacare

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What would happen if Obamacare went away?

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How to spot an insurance scam during open enrollment for ACA, Medicare plans

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It's Obamacare season. Here's what you need to know

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Philly residents to get a new health insurance option in 2020

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State-run exchange will mean cheaper health insurance for many Pennsylvanians, Wolf says

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DOJ efforts to kill Obamacare, the cat with 9 lives, could cause health care havoc for millions

Republicans’ continued attacks on health care threaten my small business in Philly

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The importance of health insurance for children

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Trump cuts to drive up Obamacare premiums in Pennsylvania by 30 percent

Protesters celebrate July 4 with a 'Healthcare BBQ' outside Toomey's office

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For Pennsylvania women, online service delivers birth control to your door

House GOP votes to gut Obama health care law

House Republicans submitted to their worst demons with health care vote

Vigils tonight at N.J. offices of GOP congressmen ahead of Obamacare repeal vote

Republican U.S. Rep. Barletta comes out against Obamacare replacement

Kenney: GOP health care plan will be more expensive, cost many their insurance

When a nation abandons its neediest patients, a Philly doctor asks: 'Who if not me?'

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Demonstrators show support for Affordable Care Act during Philly march

Gov. Wolf: GOP health care reform plan is a 'nightmare'

Kenney issues warning about effects of ACA repeal on Philadelphia

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Two events this week to highlight impact of ACA repeal on Philadelphians

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'Tuesdays With Toomey' protest multiplies in Center City

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Conservative group running anti-Obamacare Snapchat filters for GOP retreat in Philly

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Philly protests endure into night of Trump's visit at GOP retreat

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Protesters fill Center City streets as Trump addresses GOP at Loews Hotel

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MS patient finally gets meeting with Toomey's office to discuss ACA repeal

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Six surprising provisions that could disappear with ACA repeal

WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel proves some people still don't know Obamacare and Affordable Care Act are the same

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In Pennsylvania, health insurance customers look to Trump to ease their burden

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