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What’s The Deadline To Avoid A Penalty For Not Having Insurance?

By Michelle Andrews October 18, 2013 KFF Health News Original

The simple answer is that under the health law’s individual mandate, American must have insurance by March 31. But unfortunately it’s not that straightforward.

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Health Plans Won’t be Able To Drop Individuals From Coverage

September 18, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Open enrollments will be held annually for beneficiaries.

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Health Insurance Co-Ops Offer New Option For Some Marketplace Shoppers

By Michelle Andrews October 15, 2013 KFF Health News Original

The nonprofit “consumer oriented and operated plans,” or co-ops, are run by their members and were created under the federal health law to enhance competition on the exchanges.

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Each Marketplace Plan Must Offer 10 ‘Essential Benefits’

September 13, 2013 KFF Health News Original

These include prescription drugs, emergency and hospital care and mental health services, among others.

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Different Types Of Marketplace Plans Expected To Be Available

September 19, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Number of policies offered will vary depending on the state.

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Shopping For Coverage

September 20, 2013 Page

Insuring Your Health columnist Michelle Andrews helps you navigate the new insurance marketplaces that are scheduled to launch on Oct. 1. In Most States, Policies Will be Sold Outside The Health Law Marketplace Those plans must also provide the same “essential benefits” as the plans set up for the exchanges and have similar out-of-pocket standards. […]

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In Most States, Policies Will be Sold Outside The Health Law Marketplace

September 20, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Those plans must also provide the same “essential benefits” as the plans set up for the exchanges and have similar out-of-pocket standards.

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A Reader Asks: My Coverage Is Intermittent. Can I Do Better On The Marketplace?

By Michelle Andrews October 11, 2013 KFF Health News Original

A contract worker looks for more consistent coverage.

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Marketplace Premiums Likely To Mirror Plans Sold Privately

September 16, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Individuals purchasing a policy outside the exchange won’t qualify for subsidies, however.

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Individuals With Medical Conditions Will Not Pay A Penalty On Premiums

September 15, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Older people will pay more than the young, and smokers could face a surcharge.

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Does My Insurance Have To Cover Pregnancy Benefits For My Dependents?

August 1, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Michelle Andrews answers a question from a reader about whether the health law requires employer-sponsored insurance to cover maternity benefits for an employee’s dependents.

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Applying For Marketplace Coverage Will Also Determine Eligibility For Subsidies

September 11, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Tax credits to help pay for premiums will be available to people earning up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $46,000 for an individual.

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Health Marketplaces Open For Shopping Oct. 1

September 10, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Coverage will begin Jan. 1.

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Consumers Shopping For Health Policies Outside The Marketplaces May Be Confused By Mix Of Plans Offered

By Michelle Andrews October 8, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Brokers and insurers can sell their traditional products, but they may also sell some plans available on the marketplaces that offer subsidies for customers.

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Two Types of Subsidies To Help Cover Costs Will Be Available

September 12, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Lower-income buyers may get help paying the premium and help on covering expenses such as deductibles and co-payments.

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A Reader Asks: If I Don’t Have Insurance, How Can I Pay For A Colonoscopy?

By Michelle Andrews October 7, 2013 KFF Health News Original

The health law expands coverage for preventive services, but it only applies to those who have insurance policies.

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5 Things To Remember About Shopping On The Health Insurance Marketplaces

By Michelle Andrews October 4, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Consumers should start now thinking about their options and should weigh the total costs, not just premiums, as well as the network of doctors and hospitals associated with each plan.

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Options For Young Adults: Stay On The Folks’ Plan, Move To The Marketplace Or Go Without

By Michelle Andrews October 1, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Children no longer “age out” of their families’ plans so quickly, but for some moving to the health law’s marketplaces will offer new options.

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Health Marketplaces Are Open To Nearly Everyone

September 8, 2013 KFF Health News Original

But individuals who already have insurance through work, Medicare or Medicaid don’t need to shop there.

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Start Your Exchange Shopping Early, But Don’t Rush To Buy

By Michelle Andrews September 30, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Health insurance is a complicated product. Understanding how the plans work and picking one that suits someone’s needs will take time.

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