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In counties that are adding at least one insurer next year, average premiums for the least expensive silver plan are rising 1 percent on average, compared to 7 percent in counties where the number of insurers is not changing, KHN analysis finds.
HHS says it will provide weekly and monthly snapshots of the signups in the 37 states relying on the federal exchange.
Coming of age can also mean a whopping 58 percent jump in the cost of your insurance.
Paying high-risk employees to buy exchange plans is declared illegal.
KHN’s consumer columnist answers questions about enrollment under the health law and cautions people not to just go with last year’s choice.
In some states, insurance plans deviate from Congress’ health law compromise.
The new proposed rule would bar such plans that had once qualified under a federal calculator.
Analysts project that 11 million people will sign up in 2015 — and more will be younger and healthier.
Poll finds that the high cost was the biggest obstacle noted by Americans who lack insurance and don’t expect to buy it next year. About half of the uninsured hope to get coverage in 2015.
Consumers who get health insurance through their employers need to pay close attention this year to their enrollment materials.
Nearly half of those eligible for a combined Medi-Cal and Medicare program are opting out.
The ACA’s coverage mandate spurs growth in health-care sharing ministries, in which members agree to abide by Christian principles and contribute to each other’s medical expenses.
More than 100,000 apply for coverage of federal marketplace as year-two health law enrollment period begins.
The online marketplaces open Saturday and officials say they will work better than at last year’s debut.
In the second of two installments, KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and health policy analyst Susan Dentzer joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour Wednesday to answer questions from consumers about health insurance enrollment and the health care law.
KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and health policy analyst Susan Dentzer joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour Tuesday to answer questions from consumers about enrollment and the health care law.
Idaho will have the only new state marketplace this year, while Oregon and Nevada abandon failed state exchanges and go with healthcare.gov instead.
Even when using hospitals in their insurance network, people often find that the doctors are not covered and they are responsible for those charges.
Some large employers will face penalties if they don’t offer workers health insurance in 2015. In addition, workers can expect to see increased cost-sharing and employers pushing them to “private exchanges” to save money.
Consumers can sign up on the health insurance marketplace from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15 but waiting can leave them exposed to not only medical bills but also the health law’s penalties.
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