Sandhya Raman
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Health care reporter at CQ and Roll Call mainly covering mental health/substance use, women's health and federal health appropriations. Signal: sandhyawrites.30
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One key question still is what would it take for some of the various bills that have been introduced to gain traction in the other chamber.
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
One key question still is what would it take for some of the various bills that have been introduced to gain traction in the other chamber.
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@arielcohen37.bsky.social and I have more today on the latest bill as we wait for what's next on these discussions. plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
@arielcohen37.bsky.social and I have more today on the latest bill as we wait for what's next on these discussions. plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
CQ NEWS Bipartisan health subsidy bill adds income caps, anti-fraud measures
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers released text of legislation Friday aimed at avoiding the health care subsidy cliff by extending Affordable Care Act tax credits for two years while installing in...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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@arielcohen37.bsky.social and I have more today on the latest bill as we wait for what's next on these discussions. plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
@arielcohen37.bsky.social and I have more today on the latest bill as we wait for what's next on these discussions. plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
Friday, as the House heads home, we have a new bipartisan bill in the mix from Reps. Bacon, Suozzi, Hurd and Gottheimer.
It's in line with their framework we reported on earlier this month, but has some key differences from the Liccardo/Kiley extension bill.
It's in line with their framework we reported on earlier this month, but has some key differences from the Liccardo/Kiley extension bill.
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Friday, as the House heads home, we have a new bipartisan bill in the mix from Reps. Bacon, Suozzi, Hurd and Gottheimer.
It's in line with their framework we reported on earlier this month, but has some key differences from the Liccardo/Kiley extension bill.
It's in line with their framework we reported on earlier this month, but has some key differences from the Liccardo/Kiley extension bill.
ICYMI: Thursday's state of play on finding a bipartisan health plan before the end of the year, and what the House is up to after the bipartisan discussion : plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
CQ NEWS Senate exits without health care path as House talks percolate
The Senate left town for its Thanksgiving recess Thursday with dwindling hope that a bipartisan deal on costs for Affordable Care Act enrollees could come together before the year’s end.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
ICYMI: Thursday's state of play on finding a bipartisan health plan before the end of the year, and what the House is up to after the bipartisan discussion : plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
If you're catching up: here's our story yesterday on how Cassidy is hoping to advance his HSA proposal in the race for Congress to pass a health care bill plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
CQ NEWS Health savings idea would mean bronze plans, higher deductibles
A Senate Republican proposal that would redirect $26 billion toward health savings accounts instead of extending expiring premium tax credits will be shaped through regular order, according to one of ...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If you're catching up: here's our story yesterday on how Cassidy is hoping to advance his HSA proposal in the race for Congress to pass a health care bill plus.cq.com/doc/news-835...
The specifics will play out next week when both chambers are back and trying tov get a health bill across the finish line this year.
My story with Lia and Ariel. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
My story with Lia and Ariel. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
CQ NEWS House GOP not ready to embrace Senate’s health account idea
Republicans, who had been unified on the need to reopen the government, seemed less united Wednesday on the next step — how to address the upcoming health care subsidy cliff.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The specifics will play out next week when both chambers are back and trying tov get a health bill across the finish line this year.
My story with Lia and Ariel. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
My story with Lia and Ariel. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
Next up: The House returned yesterday to vote on reopening the federal government. But while Senate Rs seem more in step on what sort of health care bill they want to pursue this year -- House Rs have some more "differences of opinion."
November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Next up: The House returned yesterday to vote on reopening the federal government. But while Senate Rs seem more in step on what sort of health care bill they want to pursue this year -- House Rs have some more "differences of opinion."
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals held oral arguments in Planned Parenthood’s case challenging the Medicaid defunding under the OBBB.
One key question from the judges: What does the government define as an affiliate?
The answer could determine the scope of the law. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
One key question from the judges: What does the government define as an affiliate?
The answer could determine the scope of the law. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
CQ NEWS Arguments in Planned Parenthood case target scope of Medicaid ban
Judges of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday pointedly questioned a government lawyer about the implementation of a Medicaid funding ban for organizations that provide abortions, as Pl...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals held oral arguments in Planned Parenthood’s case challenging the Medicaid defunding under the OBBB.
One key question from the judges: What does the government define as an affiliate?
The answer could determine the scope of the law. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
One key question from the judges: What does the government define as an affiliate?
The answer could determine the scope of the law. plus.cq.com/doc/news-834...
And as we hit Day 35 -- other issues are creating more pressure on getting to an offramp out of the shutdown.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
And as we hit Day 35 -- other issues are creating more pressure on getting to an offramp out of the shutdown.
It's likely not enough for some conservatives who either want the credits to end or to at least have an offramp to be phrased out over time.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's likely not enough for some conservatives who either want the credits to end or to at least have an offramp to be phrased out over time.
On Tuesday: Jessie and I wrote about how both leadership in both parties admitted that the government shutdown (and progress on the ACA credits) won't end before the start of open enrollment.
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CQ NEWS Shutdown won't end before open enrollment, Congress admits
Senate leaders conceded Tuesday that the fight over expiring health care tax credits at the center of the partial government shutdown will not be resolved by the critical deadline of open enrollment t...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
On Tuesday: Jessie and I wrote about how both leadership in both parties admitted that the government shutdown (and progress on the ACA credits) won't end before the start of open enrollment.
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From Wednesday: Is it déjà vu? Republicans have been reviving ACA replacement talks. But there are some key differences between 2025 and 2017.
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CQ NEWS Republicans revive health care law replacement talk
Some Republicans are signaling that they want to bring back the idea of an alternative to the law known as the Affordable Care Act, reviving a goal that fell short during President Donald Trump’s firs...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
From Wednesday: Is it déjà vu? Republicans have been reviving ACA replacement talks. But there are some key differences between 2025 and 2017.
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New this morning: Health insurers are bracing for the start of open enrollment on Saturday, while still unsure of what Congress’ next move could be.
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CQ NEWS Insurers brace for open enrollment, unsure of Congress' next move
Insurers that offer marketplace plans are pushing hard for Congress to avoid the health care subsidy cliff the country is flirting with.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
New this morning: Health insurers are bracing for the start of open enrollment on Saturday, while still unsure of what Congress’ next move could be.
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