Federal officials have reprogrammed Healthcare.gov, making new benefits available to tens of millions of Americans, weeks after Congress authorized spending billions on additional health law subsidies.

Billions in new Obamacare subsidies are now available on Healthcare.gov

In past recessions, the uninsured rate would surge. Now, for the first time, Americans are experiencing a recession with the Affordable Care Act in place. The health law’s expansion of Medicaid and its offer of subsidized health plans have provided a new safety net for those who have lost their jobs and their health insurance.

Obamacare, in its first big test as safety net, is holding up so far

Since taking office, Trump has pressed his fellow Republicans to dismantle Obama's Affordable Care Act and pass a plan to replace it

US Republicans expected to unveil health care bill this week

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Billions in new Obamacare subsidies are now available on Healthcare.gov

Obamacare, in its first big test as safety net, is holding up so far

US Republicans expected to unveil health care bill this week