WHEN DOES OBAMACARE REALLY BEGIN? (Aug. 26, 2013)
On Oct. 1, under a key provision of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), consumers will be able to shop for insurance coverage at HealthCare.gov. But, as the Washington Post points out, Oct. 1 doesn't necessarily represent the "start of Obamacare." Click here to find out why Jan. 1, 2014 is a more important date. |
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ESTIMATE INSURANCE COST WITH SUBSIDY CALCULATOR (Aug. 21, 2013)
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is all about numbers, but the only one that matters to most people is how much they'll pay in the marketplace. The Kaiser Family Foundation has made it easy to determine insurance costs with its subsidy calculator. Just click here, input some data, and get an estimate! |
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HOW MANY NEW INSURANCE CUSTOMERS DO STATES EXPECT? (Aug. 20, 2013)
How many people will buy insurance through online marketplaces when they go live on Oct. 1? After some research, USA Today reports an estimate of 8.5 million - surpassing the government's estimate of 7 million patients. Read the details here, and visit the PAFP's advocacy pages for more on the health law. |
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ACA ROUNDUP: THE LATEST ON THE HEALTH CARE LAW (Aug. 15, 2013)
Here are this morning's big angles on the Affordable Care Act (ACA): NPR discusses whether the fight over Obamacare is worth a government shutdown; ABC News reports that a cap on some costs has been delayed; and CNN takes a gander at a new Obamacare television ad. Visit our Government Affairs page for more. |
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UNDER ACA, COMPLEX CHOICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (Aug. 13, 2013)
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) may present especially complex choices for people with disabilities, reports Kaiser Health News. While plans are required to cover 10 essential health benefits, insurers still have some flexibility with the services they'll offer. Stick with our Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy teams for more on the ACA.
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REPORT: OBAMACARE PREMIUMS TO SOAR IN SOME STATES (Aug. 6, 2013)
The health care law, also known as Obamacare, will ensure universal health care coverage - but that doesn't necessarily mean some people won't pay more under the new law. CNNMoney reports residents of some states will see higher premiums because of "essential benefits packages" insurers are required to offer. Read more here. |
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