The start of the Affordable Care Act's third open enrollment period is just around the corner, and the stakes -- unlike the enrollment projections -- are no lower than they've been since round one two years ago.
Republicans are mounting new attacks on the law, and those blows have a greater chance of landing if a Republican ends up in the White House. Meanwhile, the current White House and congressional leaders reached a budget deal just this week that includes a measure to eliminate an ACA mandate requiring large companies to automatically enroll employees in health plans unless the workers opt out. And key provisions under the ACA meant to save consumers money and protect insurers from financial losses appear to be struggling.
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