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Several sites are helping consumers compare policies and figure out whether they are eligible for federal subsidies.
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Several sites are helping consumers compare policies and figure out whether they are eligible for federal subsidies.
Changes that would allow the companies to enroll subsidy-eligible individuals are being tried in Texas, Ohio and Florida.
Because of the diversity of this immigrant population, experts say educational campaigns to raise awareness about the health law's new coverage options must avoid a "one-size-fits-all" model.
Where do states stand on approving President Obama's plan to allow insurers to extend canceled health insurance plans under the health law? Many are still wringing their hands over whether they should comply.
Wellpoint and other insurers face a new set of decisions as a result of the Obama administration's proposed "fix," which would allow them to renew individual plans that don't include all the benefits required by the overhaul.
More important than age, however, will be how healthy or unhealthy the enrollees are. Those who are sick are more motivated to sign up early, researchers said.
Anyone who is "lawfully present" in the United States may qualify for premium tax credits to help pay for health insurance.
The Medicare program created by the Affordable Care Act focuses on smarter, targeted care to save lives and money.
Elena V. Rios, the president of the National Hispanic Medical Association, tells KHN that the U.S. needs more diversity in medical education at all levels.
Many state regulators, insurers have yet to decide on whether to OK renewals of canceled policies.
Yes, if they cancel everyone in a "block of business" that was buying a particular policy.
New insurance marketplaces around the country are weighing whether to offer voter registration to people signing up for health insurance. The issue could cause political and legal fights across the nation.
Some worry the lower rates will discourage physicians from participating, potentially making it more difficult for enrollees to get care.
The Wisconsin governor, who may have presidential ambitions, wants to take people off BadgerCare and have them shop for subsidized coverage on healthcare.gov.
As many as 400,000 Pennsylvanians, most of them low-wage workers, will go without coverage next year because Pennsylvania officials have not opted to take federal money available under the health law to expand Medicaid.
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