Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was signed into law in 2010 and is changing the face of health care in the U.S. Find out more about what Obamacare is, and what health care reform means for you.
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8 costly Obamacare mistakes to avoid
Ready to start shopping for health insurance in the new marketplaces created by the federal Affordable Care Act? If so, you should know about common pitfalls you might encounter while filling out … more
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How to Avoid the Obamacare Tax Penalty
UPDATE June 2020:
Due to recent court action the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare", can no longer penalize individuals who do not carry insurance via tax. This decision was handed … more
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What Are Trump's Ultimate Plans for Obamacare?
President Donald Trump vowed to repeal Obamacare while on the campaign trail, but since winning the presidential election against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton the law … more
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Obamacare: What You Need to Know
If you don't have health insurance, you're not happy with your plan or you just want to look for a better deal, there's good news: The open enrollment period begins soon for the 2016 coverage year. … more
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8 tips for reading your health insurance policy
The last thing you need when you experience a medical crisis is to realize you don't have the health insurance coverage you thought you had.
Yet many Americans aren't as knowledgeable … more
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5 key changes for the Obamacare enrollment season
In November, health care reform rolls into its second annual open enrollment period -- and some key things are changing for consumers hoping to buy a health insurance plan on the federal and state … more
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Has Obamacare improved access to autism treatment?
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, families can get health insurance for their kids without paying extra. However, as was the case before health care reform, autism treatment … more
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Obamacare Extension by State
Residents of 36 states will shop for health insurance through the federal marketplace, HealthCare.gov. Those consumers will be able to get an extension to apply for health insurance after March 31, … more
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Can Obamacare ensure uninsured women get health insurance?
One in five American women lacks health insurance, with young, low-income women most likely to be uninsured. But experts say Obamacare is helping more women get insured -- with better, more … more
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How do I pay my Obamacare premium?
Since October, millions of Americans have shopped for health insurance in the new marketplaces created by federal health care reform. But how will the payment of premiums work?
Like many other … more
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I don’t want an Obamacare plan: What are my alternatives?
Don't want Obamacare? You have other health insurance options -- but experts say you should know the pros and cons of all of your choices before buying a plan.
The first … more
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High deductible plans: Will they disappear under Obamacare?
Do you want to pay several hundred dollars each month to ensure that you’ll be able to deal with the financial costs of a health crisis or injury? Or would you prefer to pay as little as … more
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Will Obamacare stop the need for Planned Parenthood?
Is Planned Parenthood your go-to provider for well-woman care, birth control and other services? If so, Obamacare might give you several options -- including continuing to use those services or … more
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What’s a health insurance exchange?
For Americans who don’t have health insurance, a new place for one-stop shopping will be available soon.
Starting on Oct. 1, 2013, individuals will be able to enroll in a plan through a … more
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What happens if my employer drops my health insurance coverage?
Could your employer-sponsored health insurance plan soon be extinct? For millions of Americans, it's a distinct possibility.
In 2014, one of the most important and controversial provisions of the … more