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Trump tries to squash ACA insurance enrollment but we can do the outreach ourselves

Trump tries to squash ACA insurance enrollment but we can do the outreach ourselves

He and his henchmen might be able to silence government agencies, but they can’t stop citizens from spreading the word. SEE UPDATE BELOW. Open enrollment for 2017 health insurance ends on January 31, and historically the last few days of enrollment have brought a rush of sign-ups — particularly among young people, as reported by the always-excellent Sarah Kliff in […]

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Ignore the skeptics: Shop for yourself to see how affordable 2017 health insurance can be

Ignore the skeptics: Shop for yourself to see how affordable 2017 health insurance can be

Yes, rates are going up — but so are tax credits to help many Americans pay for coverage. Do your own homework. Open enrollment through HealthCare.gov is here and you can buy 2017 health insurance now through January 31, 2017. I’ve been a proponent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, since day one, and that opinion hasn’t changed. […]

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The time to start shopping for 2017 health insurance is now

The time to start shopping for 2017 health insurance is now

To find the best value, do your due diligence and compare plans. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: Obamacare is working, in many of the ways in which it was intended. Millions more Americans have health insurance than they did before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed and overall healthcare costs are going down. And although […]

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Good for you: You’ve got health insurance! So now how do you use it?

Good for you: You’ve got health insurance! So now how do you use it?

Getting covered is only the beginning of Obamacare’s benefits. Here are some tips for using your health insurance. As of March 1, every health insurance plan purchased and paid for during Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment went into effect. More than 12.7 million Americans chose a plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace during the third marketplace open enrollment period. […]

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Young musician knows how important it is to have health insurance

Young musician knows how important it is to have health insurance

Alexander Star sets an example, especially for those with chronic conditions. Get covered before Jan. 31! You’d never know by looking at him that Alexander Star has had type 1 diabetes since he was 15 years old. In fact, most people are surprised when the recording artist/songwriter pulls out his insulin pump — a small device that gives him insulin […]

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Making a fresh start in 2016? Make sure you get covered: enroll in health insurance by Jan. 31

Making a fresh start in 2016? Make sure you get covered: enroll in health insurance by Jan. 31

Enroll in health insurance by January 15 for coverage that starts February 1. The new year is a time for new beginnings — or at least thinking about them. If you’re considering starting your own business or taking a similarly bold step in 2016, one thing you won’t have to worry about is buying health insurance. Like millions of other […]

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Time’s almost up! Enroll in health insurance by December 15 for coverage starting January 1

Time’s almost up! Enroll in health insurance by December 15 for coverage starting January 1

It doesn’t take long to enroll — in fact, it’s easier than ever. Everyone’s been known to procrastinate. You think you have plenty of time to get something done, and then all of a sudden the deadline is upon you. If you haven’t signed up for 2016 health insurance yet, the time is now. The deadline to get coverage that […]

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Get covered and assert your rights during Obamacare LGBT Week of Action

Get covered and assert your rights during Obamacare LGBT Week of Action

With the deadline to get insurance starting January 1 coming up on December 15 the time to act is now. Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), LGBT people faced significant discrimination in access to healthcare. That all changed with the passage of the law fondly known as Obamacare, and the uninsured rate for LGBT people has reached an all-time low. […]

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Faith communities engage with enrollment partners during Obamacare weekend of action

Faith communities engage with enrollment partners during Obamacare weekend of action

Leaders from all faith traditions are spreading the word about ACA open enrollment, especially the weekend of December 5-6. For people of faith, their church, mosque, synagogue or other place of worship is central to their community — a vital resource for guidance and support. That’s one reason organizations like Enroll America work closely with faith leaders to help spread […]

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Kathe Koja

Obamacare open enrollment is here! Get covered, get care, stay healthy

Kathe is one of millions of examples of how the Affordable Care Act delivers better access to healthcare at a lower cost. November 1 marks the beginning of the health insurance open enrollment period — and another chance for Americans to get affordable coverage that gives them access to the essential healthcare services they need. Just ask Kathe Koja of […]

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Health insurance open enrollment begins Nov. 1: Get ready to buy the right plan

Health insurance open enrollment begins Nov. 1: Get ready to buy the right plan

Whether you already have insurance or are a first-time buyer, be a savvy shopper. Buying health insurance is a lot like buying anything else: It pays to shop around. And with open enrollment beginning again on November 1, the time to start thinking about your insurance coverage is now. The beauty of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as […]

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