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Breaking Down the 10 Goals of the Affordable Care Act

March 31, 2015

The Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, has 10 primary goals. Learn more about them and what they could mean for you. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, health care mandate, health insurance, infographic, medicaid, ObamaCare
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LGBT Guide to Health Care in the US

March 28, 2015

Although the LGBT community has health issues similar to most, they face a number of barriers to care. Learn how the ACA brought down these barriers. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, health care reform, health insurance, lgbt, lgbt community, ObamaCare
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What to Do If You Miss the Open Enrollment Period

February 12, 2015

Under the ACA, the open enrollment period to purchase or change your health insurance plan ends on Feb. 15, 2015. Learn what to do if you miss the deadline Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Affordable Care Act, employees purchase insurance, health insurance changes, healthcare, insurance market, insurance plans, insurance system, insurance updates, ObamaCare, open enrollment, open enrollment period, purchase health insurance, purchase insurance helps
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Enrollment Periods by Coverage Type

January 18, 2015

Learn more about the different coverage types available under the ACA, their specific enrollment periods, and timeframes when you can purchase them. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ACA, ACA Marketplace, Affordable Care Act, CHIP, health care law, healthcare.gov, insurance plans, large business site, Medicare, ObamaCare, open enrollment, personal health insurance decision, purchase health insurance, SHOP Marketplace
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Tips for Open Enrollment 2015

December 8, 2014

Open enrollment for health insurance is from November 15, 2014, to February 15, 2015. Check out tips to make the best choices for you and your family. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, Children's Health Insurance Program, CHIP, co-payment, deductible, Heath Insurance Marketplace, medicaid, ObamaCare, open enrollment, special enrollment period
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Types of Health Insurance Plans

November 15, 2014

Learn about the difference between HMO, POS, EPO, and PPO health insurance coverage options, and find out which one would be best for you and your family. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, co-payment, EPO, Exclusive Provider Organization, health care reform, health insurance, Health Maintenance Organization, HMO, ObamaCare, PCP, Point of Service Plan, POS, PPO, Preferred Provider Organization, primary care physician
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ObamaCare’s Influence on Medicare

October 8, 2014

Most Medicare benefits were not directly affected by the ACA; however, some improvements were made as a result of the law. Learn more about these changes. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, financial incentives, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, ObamaCare, preventive services
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How the ACA Affects Senior Citizens

September 6, 2014

The ACA extends a new set of benefits to senior citizens that will help to offset the high cost of medications and other services. Learn more. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, co-payments, Community Care Transitions Program, health benefits, health care reform, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Medicare, Medicare Part D, ObamaCare, older adults, prescription plan, preventive care services, senior citizens, seniors
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College Students and ObamaCare

August 17, 2014

College students have several options available for health care plans while they are pursuing higher education. Learn more about these options. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Affordable Care Act, care in-network, contraceptives, FDA, federal government, health care insurance, health care reform, health insurance, healthcare, insurance coverage, ObamaCare, student health insurance, student health insurance provider