(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)Opposition to immigrant detainment centers, like that planned for New Jersey, thrives even among president's fellow Republicans, senator says
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)Opposition to immigrant detainment centers, like that planned for New Jersey, thrives even among president's fellow Republicans, senator says
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)Votes on ACA subsidy, Venezuela and Jan. 6 showed a Congress bucking the president

Health picture for many Americans may worsen in 2026
AP Photo/Mel Evans, FileFamilies, small business owners could lose coverage as Congress remains deadlocked, Rep. Herb Conaway warns
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Extending the tax subsidies had been key to government shutdown fight
(Mattie Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)Linda Schwimmer talks Medicaid changes, staffing shortages and financial concerns
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)State Department of Banking and Insurance projects health insurance premiums will increase by 174%

Many New Jersey families will encounter new barriers to health insurance coverage

Experts warn thousands could lose affordable coverage unless Congress acts
AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteDemocrats look to get Medicaid increases in talks with Trump, GOP
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)Rates to rise significantly for hundreds of thousands of people in NJ, with Congress unlikely to help
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Hundreds of NJ residents who were brought to the US as children are set to lose insurance

Trump administration’s cuts are devastating at a time when we should be celebrating a Medicaid and Medicare milestone

The law transformed access to affordable health care. Now it must be defended
(Mihai_Andritoiu via Shutterstock)Rutgers center marries data and research to improve health care

There is little doubt about Trump’s allegiance to the Heritage Foundation’s goal to ‘dismantle the administrative state’
(AP Photo)Most voters believe health care deserves more attention on the presidential campaign trail, a recent poll shows

Ahead of the 2024 election, it’s time to take stock of the ACA’s successes and its upcoming challenges.


The Affordable Care Act turns 13 this week. It helped us respond to COVID-19 and can continue to develop