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11:21am Dec 03, 2020

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Think Your Health Care Costs Are Covered? Beware The 'Junk' Insurance Plan

by Michelle Andrews

Whether you're looking for coverage online or through a broker, be sure to note the difference between a comprehensive health plan and a "junk" plan with limited benefits and coverage restrictions.
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1:24pm Oct 20, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

The Affordable Care Act's Fate Is In Flux But 2021 Health Plan Prices Are Stable

by Julie Appleby

The Affordable Care Act's future is uncertain and there's no end in sight to the pandemic. But for the 2021 insurance year consumers can expect to see modest increases in prices, if any.
4:33pm Dec 16, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Open Enrollment For Marketplace Health Insurance Extended

by Bethany Chafin

North Carolinians who want to sign up for insurance through the federal exchange have a few more days to do so.
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6:14pm Dec 14, 2019

National National

Sunday Deadline Looms For Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

by Brakkton Booker

The Health and Human Services Secretary tweeted a reminder: "If you decide that purchasing coverage through healthcare.gov is the right decision for you, make sure you select coverage by this Sunday."
9:20am Dec 13, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Open Enrollment For Marketplace Health Insurance Ends This Sunday

by Bethany Chafin

The deadline to sign up for health insurance through the federal marketplace is this Sunday.
4:35pm Dec 12, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Open Enrollment For Marketplace Health Insurance Plan Ends Saturday

by Bethany Chafin

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act ends this Saturday, and the number of North Carolinians who have signed up so far is much lower than in previous years.
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4:57pm Dec 13, 2017

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

HealthCare.gov Enrollment Ends Friday. Sign-ups Likely to Trail Last Year's

by Alison Kodjak

A shorter enrollment period and big cuts in the federal budget for outreach are taking a toll, say those helping with health insurance sign-ups. Deadlines for most state exchanges are a little later.

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8:01pm Oct 31, 2017

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies

by Gisele Grayson

The federal government has all but dropped out of marketing the Affordable Care Act, so states, corporations and private groups are stepping up. Some are going cute, while others get serious.

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10:13am Oct 24, 2017

National National Economy Health & Safety

Limited Outreach, Shorter Sign-Up Time May Cause Insurance Headaches In 2018

by Michelle Andrews

The silver (or gold) lining may be that changes in premium pricing may mean some people could sign up for a better health insurance plan that costs them less money.

open enrollment

Think Your Health Care Costs Are Covered? Beware The 'Junk' Insurance Plan

The Affordable Care Act's Fate Is In Flux But 2021 Health Plan Prices Are Stable

Open Enrollment For Marketplace Health Insurance Extended

Sunday Deadline Looms For Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment For Marketplace Health Insurance Ends This Sunday

Open Enrollment For Marketplace Health Insurance Plan Ends Saturday

HealthCare.gov Enrollment Ends Friday. Sign-ups Likely to Trail Last Year's

With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies

Limited Outreach, Shorter Sign-Up Time May Cause Insurance Headaches In 2018

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