In this episode of 'One Good Thing,' hosts Dan Schulz and Jennifer Davis discuss how the Biden administration has improved the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by increasing subsidies, thus making health insurance more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans. They highlight the significant increase in ACA sign-ups during the 2022 open enrollment period and contrast these changes with the previous administration's approach. The hosts also emphasize the importance of voting and provide tips for discussing healthcare with independent or undecided voters.

FACT FILE FOR THIS EPISODE:

1. HealthCare.gov:

- Information on Medicaid expansion and its impact

- Details on ACA subsidies and eligibility

2. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP):

- Analysis of Medicaid expansion and its effects

- Data on health insurance coverage and affordability

3. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI):

- Research on the implications of Medicaid expansion under the ACA

- Studies on health outcomes related to insurance coverage

4. healthinsurance.org:

- Information on Medicaid expansion by state

- Data on the number of Americans who have gained coverage through ACA expansion

5. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF):

- While not directly mentioned in the search results, KFF is a reputable source for health policy information and is referenced in your script

Citations:

[1] https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/medicaid-expansion-and-you/

[2] https://www.cbpp.org/research/health/medicaid-expansion-frequently-asked-questions-0

[3] https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/affordable-care-act/

[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4225799/

[5] https://www.healthinsurance.org/glossary/medicaid-expansion/