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New Obamacare Fine Might Be Steeper Than You Think
Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2015
The average fee levied on people who fail to buy health insurance for 2016 is projected to rise 47 percent. Find out how much the uninsured might owe.

Major Insurer Warns It May Exit as Obamacare Provider
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
In a blow to the ACA, UnitedHealth lowered profit expectations, blaming deterioration of its individual insurance plans offered through the government-run exchanges.

Key Premiums for Obamacare Plans Set to Rise in 2016
Karla Bowsher on October 28, 2015
The cost of Obamacare’s benchmark silver plans will rise in 2016. But the news is not all bad.

Obamacare Open Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Know
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 14, 2015
If you weren’t happy with the health insurance you’ve had this year, you’ll soon have a chance to go shopping for a new plan.

Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?
Stacy Johnson on August 25, 2015
This reader would like to retire early, but wonders how they can possibly afford the cost of health insurance until they’re eligible for Medicare. Well, here’s some good news.

Obamacare Insurers Seek Big Rate Hikes
Jim Gold on July 7, 2015
More people who bought health insurance through Obamacare were sicker than expected, insurers say, and now they want to boost their rates.

Is Obamacare a Disincentive to Earn More?
Jim Gold on May 20, 2015
The 14 million Americans getting cheap health insurance through Obamacare’s government subsidies may lose their will to work, some say.

Researcher: 5 Ways Obamacare Has Improved US Health System
Krystal Steinmetz on March 23, 2015
The Affordable Care Act has driven some significant improvements to the U.S. health care system, though many Americans are not yet aware of them, scholar says.

Will Obamacare Complicate Your Taxes? Not Likely
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 28, 2015
Your 1040 form has a new line this year. Find out how the Affordable Care Act will play into your tax return and maybe your bottom line.

Obamacare Enrollment: How It Worked Out for Me This Year
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 20, 2014
Obamacare Part Deux is here! Let’s all hope it’s not a bad sequel.

Are the Obamacare Health Insurance Exchanges Ready to Roll?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 14, 2014
Open enrollment for health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act’s online marketplaces begins Nov. 15.

Gallup: Uninsured Rate Nose-Dives in Some States Because of Obamacare
Krystal Steinmetz on August 6, 2014
Arkansas and Kentucky lead the nation with the sharpest reductions in the percentage of residents without health insurance.

One Court Ruling Shoots Down Obamacare, Another Backs It Up
Krystal Steinmetz on July 22, 2014
Health care subsidies for millions of Americans are being threatened, but what do the two rulings mean for you?

What New Grads Need to Know About Obamacare
Guest Blogger on May 27, 2014
Obamacare has changed the world of health insurance for recent grads. Here’s what you need to know.

Obamacare May Reduce Auto Insurance Rates
Guest Blogger on April 21, 2014
Auto insurance premiums could fall slightly as medical coverage related to the Affordable Care Act takes on more injury treatment costs, according to a new report by the Rand Corporation.

Obamacare Meets Target of 7 Million Enrollees
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2014
Despite an initial botched rollout in October and some technical glitches on Monday as open enrollment came to a close, Americans signed up in droves for health insurance.

Half of the Uninsured Say They Won’t Sign Up for Obamacare
Krystal Steinmetz on March 27, 2014
A new survey finds that 60 percent of the uninsured are unaware that Monday is the deadline to apply for health insurance and, when told about it, say they don’t plan to sign up.

10 Things You Need to Know About Obamacare’s March 31 Deadline
Krystal Steinmetz on March 26, 2014
The deadline for purchasing individual health insurance is quickly approaching, although some will get some extra time to complete their application. Here’s what you need to know.

Buying Insurance Via Obamacare? Beware the Narrow Network
Krystal Steinmetz on March 20, 2014
Do your homework and take note of the limited number of health care providers and networks offered through the exchanges.

The Uninsured Are Unaware of Obamacare Deadline
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2014
A new poll shows only 1 in 4 uninsured know that March 31 is the deadline to sign up for individual health insurance.
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