Health Insurance

A bill expanding the powers of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board passed the Senate Wednesday.

The rates are set to sunset this summer.

Both the House and Senate approved subsidies for young adult health insurance.

The program saves young adults about $38 a month on premiums.

The federal site went down as the Trump administration announced a freeze on federal grant funding.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on social media that the Trump administration is aware of the issue and that no payments had been affected.

The move is aimed at reducing drug overdoses and treating substance abuse.

Nearly a quarter of a million people signed up for plans.

Open season is set to end Jan. 15

Judge issues stay on federal case involved buying health plans.