Introduction Covered California is a place where you can compare and shop for private health insurance plans, and get financial assistance to pay for health coverage if you qualify. This guide will … [Read more...]
5 Critical Facts You Need to Know as Open Enrollment for Health Insurance is Almost Here
Open Enrollment for California is October 15, 2015 to December 7, 2015 for a January 1, 2016 effective date. Other states Open Enrollment is November 15, 2015 to February 15, 2016. These dates are … [Read more...]
2 Affordable Care Act Success Stories
Success Story #1 “Kat Robison left graduate school and a job in Pittsburgh last May to move back to her hometown of Raleigh to take care of her grandmother, who suffers from dementia and a balance … [Read more...]
Insurance for the Independent Contractor
Being a self-employed, independent contractor can have many benefits. However, what they don’t have is employer-purchased insurance. An independent contractor is responsible for purchasing his or her … [Read more...]
Penalties for Remaining Uninsured
Although Open Enrollment officially ended on March 31, 2014, there are still many uninsured Americans. If you remain uninsured you’ll now have to pay a penalty--either 1% of their yearly household … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act March 31 Deadline
March 31, 2014 is the last day to enroll in a marketplace plan under the Affordable Care Act without suffering a fine. The penalty is $95 or 1% of your income, whichever is greater, and will continue … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act Success Stories
If you’re wondering whether the Affordable Care Act is living up to its promises, here are some stories from people who’ve been helped by it. … [Read more...]