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Obamacare Thrives In San Francisco’s Chinatown

KFF Health News Original

The immigrant community became self-sufficient by necessity, building its own hospital more than a century ago. Now, that hospital offers a health plan on Covered California that is exceeding its enrollment goals.

The 10 Most Expensive Insurance Markets In The U.S.

KFF Health News Original

The ranking is based on the lowest price “silver” plan, which is the mid-level plan that the majority of consumers are selecting. The listed monthly premiums are for a 40-year-old person.

Readers Ask How Divorce, Student Status Will Affect Marketplace Applications

KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist reassures a consumer who is divorcing that subsidies can be based on new income projections, not what was earned jointly the year before and offers suggestions about what exchange out-of-state students should use.

Local Governments In Texas Pursue Marketplace Signups

KFF Health News Original

Local government officials and community-based organizations are working together to incorporate new rules, maximize their resources and educate uninsured Texans on how to take advantage of the federal health law.