Will young people pay more for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) than they do today? It depends on who you ask. It also depends on how you look at the balance of cost and service. Today, an … Continue reading
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expands coverage to millions of Americans who do not currently have insurance or cannot afford it. However, not every family whose income entitles them to premium assistance will be able to get it. Critics refer … Continue reading
Essential Health Benefits (EHB) are health services that the department of Health and Human Services deemed to be vital to quality health care. Health care reform dictates that these services are required – essential – benefits for health insurance companies … Continue reading
The Affordable Care Act helps to put individuals, families and small business owners in control of their healthcare. It includes strong consumer protections, new coverage options and the tools necessary to make informed choices about your health. But if you’re … Continue reading
A primary reason many individuals don’t have health insurance is they can’t afford it. In 2012, the average cost for individual health coverage through an employer plan was $5,615. For family coverage, it was $15,745. The issue of … Continue reading
The intersection of politics and health care comes to light in legislative sessions when elected officials review and vote on laws that impact our health care. The Affordable Care Act is a federal law, but there are more issues under … Continue reading
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