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No Obamacare Break This Year, Government Warns
The Association Press reported today that people who don't have health insurance yet for next year need to hurry up and get it or risk a fine, according to the federal government warns. And the fine's going up this year. Although the Health and Human Services...
In Florida, 444,711 People Signed Up for Coverage Through the Health Insurance Marketplace
Less than two weeks remain until the December 15 deadline to obtain health coverage effective January 1. As of November 28, 444,711 Floridians had obtained insurance during the first month of open enrollment, according to the federal government. “Americans who need...
Local Enrollment Event Aims to Assist Consumers
By Lauren Vagelakos, Special to The Gainesville Sun Open enrollment for the health insurance marketplace has been underway since Nov. 1. During Open Enrollment, consumers are able to log on to Healthcare.gov and view plans available to them, as well as enroll or...
Local Hospitals, Organizations Form ACA Enrollment Coalition
By Naseem Miller, The Orlando Sentinel Local hospitals and community organizations have formed a coalition to help more Central Floridians sign up for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment season, which will start on Sunday. "We want to make...
Obamacare Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1
By Frank Gluck, Fort Myers News-Press Open enrollment on the federal health insurance exchange that serves 38 states, including Florida, starts Sunday. Holdouts have a new incentive to get required coverage: a penalty of $695 or 2.5 percent of taxable income,...
Tampa Mayor: Opening the Door to Health Insurance
By Bob Buckhorn, Special to the Tampa Bay Times The city of Tampa is again opening its recreation centers to health care navigators who help the uninsured get coverage under the Affordable Care Act. This is an excellent use of city resources and an example of...
Get Extra Savings on Health Insurance with a Silver Plan
When you apply for health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you’ll find out if you qualify for savings. You may be eligible for a "premium tax credit" to lower the cost of your monthly premium. You also may be eligible for "cost-sharing reductions" —...
8 out of 10 Current Enrollees Could Save on Health Insurance Marketplace Plans in 2016. Are You One of Them?
The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for business. You may be surprised to find out how affordable health insurance can be. Last year, 8 in 10 Marketplace consumers received an average tax credit of $270 per month. This year, more than 7 in 10 current Marketplace...
Five Things Young Adults Should Know About Buying Health Insurance
By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News Imagine what you could do with $2,000. If you’re between 18 and 34, you might travel somewhere fun. Maybe buy a big TV. But would you buy health insurance? Take it from another millennial: Think about insurance if you don’t have...
It’s Time: Get 2016 Health Insurance Coverage Now
Starting today, you can apply for a 2016 health plan, renew your current plan, or pick a new plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. New to the Marketplace? You can preview 2016 health insurance plans and prices before you apply. You’ll see premiums based on...
Obamacare Enrollment Efforts Focus on Finding Hard-to-Reach, Young
By Ron Hurtibis, South Florida Sun Sentinel As the third enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act begins on Sunday, outreach efforts shift to finding the hardest to reach of the remaining uninsured, organizers said. That means dispatching...
Switching Marketplace Plans Resulted in Significant Savings for Florida Consumers
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today the findings of a new report that shows that Florida consumers who reenrolled in the Health Insurance Marketplace last year and who switched to a plan with the same level of coverage saved $39 per...
