Invisible Health Plans: Taking HealthCare.gov for a Test Run, Part II
Performance issues continue to dog the federal government’s updated health care marketplace. Live chat helper: “Yes, others are experiencing the same problem.”
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Taking the Supposedly New-and-Improved HealthCare.gov on a Test Run
The Obama administration says the site can now handle 50,000 unique visitors at a time, but it doesn’t appear able to keep up with the load.
Why Are So Many Californians Paying So Much More Under Obamacare?
Half those whose insurance is being canceled will pay more for plans meeting the Affordable Care Act requirements.
6 Big Questions About HealthCare.gov’s Future
It’s unclear whether the improvements are enough to salvage the Affordable Care Act’s central element and ensure consumers can get coverage before the December 23 deadline.
5 Health-Care Reporters on Their Personal Brushes With the Medical System
Veteran journalists describe the experiences that helped shape their reporting.
How California’s Insurance Enrollments Beat Healthcare.gov
Covered California exec predicts peak enrollments in mid-December: “There will be some people who have price bumps. That is unfortunate.”
Prepare Yourself: Coming in January Is Obamacare Rate Shock, Part II
High co-pays and deductibles may surprise health consumers after their new policies take effect next year under the Affordable Care Act.
How the Patients Most in Need of Insurance Are Getting Squeezed by Health Care Delays
Many state and federal insurance pools covering patients with pre-existing conditions are set to close December 31, but it’s an open question whether patients will be able to find policies on Healthcare.gov in time.
Are We Smart Enough for Obamacare?
The Internet is awash with information, good and bad, on medical conditions, but it can be tough to find solid facts on the quality and costs of health options. Will the newly opened health exchanges overcome this latest manifestation of the digital divide?
Your Work Will Keep Your Health Plan—for You
A new analysis suggests all those horror stories about businesses scrapping their health plans because of Obamacare are overwrought. But try not to be a spouse or a retiree.