Search Results for 'Obamacare'
Target Drops Health Care for Part-Timers
Nancy Dunham on January 23, 2014
Those workers will now be eligible to buy health insurance on the online marketplaces, possibly qualifying them for a federal subsidy.
These 9 Health Insurance Terms Confuse You … and Everybody Else
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 20, 2014
If shopping for health insurance has you in a state of confusion, you’re not alone. Find out what common health insurance terms mean before you make a costly mistake when buying coverage.
5 Purchases to Squeeze in Before the End of the Year
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 24, 2013
You could miss out on tax credits and more if you don’t make these five last-minute purchases.
Report: 4.8 Million Will Fall Into the ‘Medicaid Gap’
Allison Martin on December 20, 2013
That’s because 25 states have not taken the federal government up on its offer to pay for the expansion of the health insurance program for the very poor.
The Perks of Being a Congressman: Are They Overpaid or Not?
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 7, 2020
Pop quiz: Are members of Congress exempt from Social Security? Keep reading, and we’ll sort out the fact from the fiction when it comes to congressional perks.
Can You Opt Out of Medicare?
Marilyn Lewis on November 26, 2019
Here’s something you may not know: You don’t have to sign up for Medicare. The catch? If you don’t enroll when you’re first eligible, you could pay some serious financial penalties later in life.
Ask Stacy: Will Obama Stop Medicare From Paying for My Cataract Surgery?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, political agendas have led to so much misinformation, it’s hard to know what to believe.
If You’re Overweight or Smoke, It’s Going to Cost You
B.T. Ballenger on November 15, 2013
The Affordable Care Act allows employers to penalize people who don’t participate in voluntary wellness programs or meet certain fitness goals.
What Happens If Healthcare.gov Isn’t Fixed by Nov. 30?
B.T. Ballenger on November 14, 2013
It’s supposed to be, but the government had plenty of time to get it right the first time and failed. So what’s Plan B?
Mental Health Will Get Same Co-Pays and Deductibles As Other Treatments
B.T. Ballenger on November 11, 2013
Insurers warn that the new federal rule could push premiums up, but for those with mental illness it may mean greater access and better treatment.
States Deliberately Leave Millions of the Poor Uninsured
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2013
Even though the federal government would have picked up 90 percent of the bill for Medicaid expansion under Obamacare in future years, half the states have refused to expand the program.
10 Ways Health Insurance and Other Workplace Benefits May Change
Guest Blogger on October 16, 2013
Employers are planning a number of important changes to the benefits you get at work next year.
Not Planning to Buy Health Insurance? Here’s What’s Going to Happen to You
Susan Ladika on March 4, 2021
You’ll have to pony up cash to the federal government if you ignore the requirement to purchase health insurance — and you could face a pile of medical bills if you’re injured or seriously ill.
Americans Don’t Want Health Insurance? Since When?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
Because of Obamacare, many Americans are now insisting they shouldn’t be forced to have health insurance. But here’s what I’m not understanding: Don’t you want health insurance?
Government Shutdown: Are You Affected?
B.T. Ballenger on October 1, 2013
Yes, you are. But how much depends on where you work and what you’re doing in the next few weeks.
My Health Insurance Company Keeps Calling Me
Guest Blogger on September 27, 2013
Some health insurance companies are pressuring customers to commit to their current plans prior to the opening of online health plan marketplaces on Oct. 1 under Obamacare.
10 Things Health Plans Can and Can’t Do in 2014
Guest Blogger on July 31, 2013
The rules will change for health insurance plans when Obamacare finally takes full effect next year. Here’s what to look for.
Dying to be Young? More of the Young are Dying
B.T. Ballenger on July 12, 2013
Young doesn’t mean healthy. Young adults are becoming obese at a faster rate than other age groups, and they’re the only demographic where heart disease deaths are increasing.
Worst Thing to Order at 5 Fast-Food Restaurants
B.T. Ballenger on June 26, 2013
These items have the highest calorie counts on fast-food menus — and they might surprise you.
Health Insurance May Become Unaffordable for Low-Wage Workers
B.T. Ballenger on June 14, 2013
Many low-wage earners will be offered health insurance through their workplace next year, but it might be more than many can reasonably afford.
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