MICHAEL MARTZ
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Kathy Springston wasnât sure she had heard correctly when Carla Torres-Barrera quoted her a new price for health insurance.
Instead of paying almost $440 a month, Springston will pay about $291 a month for the same insurance she has now through the federally run insurance marketplace established under the Affordable Care Act, a savings of $149 a month.
âI had to ask her, âIs this right?ââ she said.
By the time she turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare next fall, Springston estimates she will save $745 in insurance premium costs. She plans to invest the money in acupuncture or other ways to address her sciatica condition that arenât covered by traditional insurance.