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Musicians Struggle To Buy Insurance In A City That Thrives On Music

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The music industry generates $1.6 billion a year for Austin, Texas. But many musicians can’t afford the basics, including health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians steps in to help.

Consumer Confusion Continues In Obamacare’s Third Year

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Officials are reaching out to people who sat on the sidelines for the first two years of the health law, and they are finding the law is still not well understood – and, for some, insurance is still too expensive.

Marketplace Customers Could See Higher Premiums, No Coverage For Out-Of-Network Care

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Enrollment for healthcare.gov plans for 2016 begins Sunday and consumers should carefully check their options to see what their costs will be, how much of a subsidy they qualify for and whether their doctors and hospitals are in the plan’s network.

In Colorado, Health Insurance Surges But Cost Still A Concern

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A comprehensive statewide survey shows Colorado cut its uninsured rate in half, with one in five state residents on Medicaid. But out-of-pocket health expenses can still be hard for families to afford.

Getting The Word Out: Obamacare Is For Native Americans Too

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Many Native Americans rely entirely on free care from the financially strapped Indian Health Service. Advocates say signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act can broaden their choices.

Pennsylvania Governor Plans State Insurance Exchange To Protect Subsidies

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It is unclear whether the Republican-dominated General Assembly has to approve Wolf’s plan, which is designed protect residents’ subsidies should the Supreme Court void subsidies in states that rely on the federal exchange.