understanding aca/obamacare

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly impacts the care and management of chronic disease. This article explores the ACA’s support for patients with chronic diseases. ACA Coverage for Regular and Specialist Care The ACA ensures coverage for regular primary care visits essential for managing chronic conditions. These visits help monitor […]

Chronic Disease Care and ACA: What You Need to Know

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Over a decade ago, in 2010, former President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The main purpose of ACA health coverage was to create a form of federal health insurance that was more affordable to more people, further expand Medicaid to citizens, and assist with the innovation of health […]

ACA Health Coverage Compared to Other Nations

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With a plethora of public and private coverage options, constant federal reform underway, and a large number of confusing concepts to parse through, insurance is a tricky topic no matter which way you slice it. Health insurance premiums are one of the things most Americans are consistently curious about. In […]

7 Frequently Asked Questions About Health Insurance Premiums

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Choosing the right type of health plan is pivotal to ensuring your healthcare needs are met without overburdening your finances. This blog post aims to demystify the types of health plans available on the marketplace, aiding you in making an informed decision. HMO Health Plan Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans […]

Type of Health Plan: Selecting the Right One

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Of all 332 million people living in the United States, 39 million live in California. So, about 12% of all Americans are also Californians, making the Golden State the most populous state in the country. This point has two punchlines: 1) if you’re one of the many residents of California— firstly, hi […]

Breaking Down Health Coverage in California

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As the open enrollment season begins, people will look for health insurance plans that fit their needs. Many choose ACA for its broad coverage, including the ten essential benefits. These include doctor services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, prescription drug coverage, pregnancy and childbirth, mental health services, and more. Although the […]

Short Term Plans: Is This A Good Alternative For You?

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Oscar Health Plans to Expand Despite Changes in Healthcare It looks like nothing is stopping Oscar Health from trying to expand its reach. Mario Schlosser, CEO and Co-Founder of Oscar Health, announced that Oscar will offer consumer-focused, technology-driven health insurance in nine states and 14 markets in 2019. Because this expansion […]

Oscar Health Plans to Expand Despite Changes in Healthcare

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ACA Lawsuit Might Jeopardize Millions of Americans Access to Health Care Thursday, June 14, the Justice Department filed a brief, arguing that the Affordable Care Acts protection for preexisting conditions should be invalidated. This would leave those with preexisting conditions who originally would be accepted by any insurer left to fend for themselves. […]

ACA Lawsuit Might Jeopardize Millions of Americans Access to Health ...

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