The Uncertainty of Obamacare: How Much Will It Change?

Doctor showing medical chart to patient who is lying in hospital bedLast week, two significant developments are set to impact the law known as Obamacare. Last Wednesday, the White House announced the extension of the so-called "Keep Your Plan" fix beyond the initial October 1 deadline and on Thursday, a top official linked to the health care plan...

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Obamacare: It Might Be Better to Take The Penalty

Health insurance applicationBeginning January 1, 2014, all Americans must carry health insurance or be subject to a tax penalty. However, two recent polls reveal that many Americans are deciding to forgo insurance and just pay the penalty: 38% who responded to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates,...

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How Smaller Networks On Health Exchange Plans Will Hurt You

Network of DoctorsIf you’ve been following the news on Obamacare, you have likely heard about how many health insurance plans sold on the state exchanges have “small provider networks,” also known as “narrow networks.” What does that mean, and how does it affect your healthcare costs?

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If You’re Young & Healthy, Getting Health Insurance Before 2014 Will Save You Lots

Sticker ShockMany older people with preexisting medical conditions will save money by buying insurance on the new health care exchanges. However, lower premiums for older, sicker Americans are being offset by higher premiums for young adults with no health problems. Those in the latter group ...

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