His American Families Plan outline also includes a national paid family and medical leave program.

Officials estimate that 66% of Black uninsured adults have access to a zero-premium major medical plan.

The case hinges on how strict an agency's standards for appealing administrative law judge decisions can be.

One idea: Congress could allow first-dollar coverage for telehealth and worksite clinic counseling.

Implementation of the No Surprises Act was a hot topic at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' spring meeting.

Analysts say a program could crowd out private insurers or play alongside them.

About 40% of survey participants said they have postponed care because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The big new HealthCare.gov marketing campaign could turn up households that also need other types of insurance.