Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
FILE - This file image provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service shows the website for HealthCare.gov. As COVID-19 spreads uncontrolled in many places, a coalition of states, health care groups and activists is striving to drum up âÄúObamacareâÄù sign-ups among a growing number of Americans uninsured in perilous times. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service via AP) December 15, 2020 - 6:32 AM
WASHINGTON - A crush of sign-ups expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrolment for HealthCare.gov could help solidify the standing of âObamacareâ as an improbable survivor in the Donald Trump years.
“The safety net is working,” said Chris Sloan of the consulting firm Avalere Health. When final numbers are released next year, Sloan says the ACA could surpass its current enrollment of 11.4 million people. “I think it s just reflective of the need being greater for people who have lost their jobs and need to find some other form of health insurance,” he said.
The insurance markets offer taxpayer subsidized private plans to people who don t have job-based coverage. Insurers cannot turn away customers with pre-existing medical conditions. Medicaid expansion, another component of the health law, covers about 12 million people.
Stephanie Burton, a solo practitioner lawyer from Kansas City, Missouri, said she recently renewed her coverage for 2021. For about $150 a month, after subsidies, Burton is also able to cover two young adult children as they negotiate their transition to self-sufficiency in a shaky economy.
“The safety net is working,” said Chris Sloan of the consulting firm Avalere Health. When final numbers are released next year, Sloan says the ACA could surpass its current enrollment of 11.4 million people. “I think it s just reflective of the need being greater for people who have lost their jobs and need to find some other form of health insurance,” he said.
The insurance markets offer taxpayer subsidized private plans to people who don t have job-based coverage. Insurers cannot turn away customers with pre-existing medical conditions. Medicaid expansion, another component of the health law, covers about 12 million people.
Stephanie Burton, a solo practitioner lawyer from Kansas City, Missouri, said she recently renewed her coverage for 2021. For about $150 a month, after subsidies, Burton is also able to cover two young adult children as they negotiate their transition to self-sufficiency in a shaky economy.
Open health care enrollment ends Tuesday
Published: December 15, 2020 5:13 AM EST
Keeping your family safe while making ends meet can be stressful, especially in a time crunch, but there’s help available from people who live right here in Southwest Florida.
Tuesday is the last day to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.” Experts say a lot of people are hesitant to apply because they assume they won’t qualify for coverage. But the marketplace is really designed for working families like yours.
“A family of four with a household income as high as $100,000 a year is actually eligible for some financial help, so don’t assume the financial help isn’t for you,” said Joshua Peck, co-founder of Get America Covered.
“The safety net is working,” said Chris Sloan of the consulting firm Avalere Health. When final numbers are released next year, Sloan says the ACA could surpass its current enrollment of 11.4 million people. “I think it s just reflective of the need being greater for people who have lost their jobs and need to find some other form of health insurance,” he said.
The insurance markets offer taxpayer subsidized private plans to people who don t have job-based coverage. Insurers cannot turn away customers with pre-existing medical conditions. Medicaid expansion, another component of the health law, covers about 12 million people.
Stephanie Burton, a solo practitioner lawyer from Kansas City, Missouri, said she recently renewed her coverage for 2021. For about $150 a month, after subsidies, Burton is also able to cover two young adult children as they negotiate their transition to self-sufficiency in a shaky economy.