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Her Own Medical Future At Stake, A Child Storms Capitol Hill

Tymia McCullough is a poised, pageant-winning 11-year-old from South Carolina. She also happens to have sickle cell anemia and relies on Medicaid to pay for medical care. Liam James Doyle/NPR hide caption

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Her Own Medical Future At Stake, A Child Storms Capitol Hill

The Republican health care bill failed in part because of opposition to shrinking Medicaid. An 11-year-old girl with sickle cell anemia went to Washington, D.C., to make sure that wouldn't happen.

Her Own Medical Future At Stake, A Child Storms Capitol Hill

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After Demise Of GOP Health Care Bill, Insurance Companies Wonder What's Next

With the demise of Republican efforts to both repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, there's likely to be an impact on consumers and companies that depend on the health care law.

After Demise Of GOP Health Care Bill, Insurance Companies Wonder What's Next

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Death Knell Sounds For Senate's GOP Health Care Bill

Senate Republicans have shelved their health care bill after two more Senate Republicans, Mike Lee and Jerry Moran, announced their opposition to the bill Monday night.

Death Knell Sounds For Senate's GOP Health Care Bill

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Survey Says: Medicaid Recipients Really Like Their Coverage And Care

A survey of Medicaid beneficiaries found that overall, they're very happy with the services they get and have no problems finding doctors. Terry Vine/Getty Images hide caption

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Survey Says: Medicaid Recipients Really Like Their Coverage And Care

A new survey shows that Medicaid beneficiaries are happy with their care and don't have trouble finding a doctor.

Survey Says: Medicaid Recipients Really Like Their Coverage And Care

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Will My High Premiums Go Down? More Q&A About The GOP Health Plan
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Will My High Premiums Go Down? More Q&A About The GOP Health Plan

We're answering more questions about the Republican plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, including what the proposed changes would mean for healthy young people and for taxes.

Will My High Premiums Go Down? More Q&A About The GOP Health Plan

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Q&A: What Does The Senate Health Bill Mean For Me?

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Q&A: What Does The Senate Health Bill Mean For Me?

The Senate Republicans' plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act could bring big changes to many Americans' health care coverage. Here are answers to a handful of scenarios from concerned listeners.

Q&A: What Does The Senate Health Bill Mean For Me?

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From Birth To Death, Medicaid Affects The Lives Of Millions

Medicaid pays the costs for about 62 percent of seniors who are living in nursing homes, some of the priciest health care available. Tomas Rodriguez/Getty Images/Picture Press RM hide caption

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From Birth To Death, Medicaid Affects The Lives Of Millions

Medicaid has become a prime target of Republicans in Congress who want to rein in the program's costs, which totaled $350 billion in 2015. We take a look at what all that money pays for.

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Senate Republicans Have Their Work Cut Out For Them With Health Bill

Senators could have another bit of information on Monday to help their decision-making. The Congressional Budget Office is expected to give its assessment of the bill's impact.

Senate Republicans Have Their Work Cut Out For Them With Health Bill

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Can Republicans In The Senate Get Their Health Bill Passed?

Republicans and Democrats have different priorities for what the health care bill should do. Some Republicans have already come out against the bill and have said they won't vote for the measure.

Can Republicans In The Senate Get Their Health Bill Passed?

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Morning News Brief: GOP Health Care Bill, Modi To Visit White House

Two GOP factions say they won't back the bill, and the Congressional Budget office soon offers an assessment of the bill's impact. And, President Trump holds meetings with India's Prime Minister Modi.

Morning News Brief: GOP Health Care Bill, Modi To Visit White House

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