Eight percent of Americans were uninsured in 2024, on par with the rate found for 2023, according to new federal data. The U.S. Census Bureau released this week its annual look (PDF) at insurance ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — While Americans lacking health insurance may be eligible for Medicaid or a plan under the Affordable Care Act, they may face barriers to enrolling, be unaware of their eligibility or ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, but employers largely avoiding layoffs. Based on survey feedback, 49 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will ...

Repeal of the Affordable Care Act would increase the number of uninsured Americans to 32 million over the next nine years, double the cost of premiums for individual plans during that time and reduce ...

Significant Figures is a series from The Conversation in which scholars explain an important number in the news. When the Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA or Obamacare, was enacted in 2010, ...