WITH MORE THAN 1.4 million people in Florida enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a., Obamacare) through the federal exchange at www.healthcare.gov, and 94 percent of them receiving subsidies to reduce their monthly insurance payment, the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 25 brought about a welcomed sigh of relief for many residents.
According to federal statistics released on Wednesday, February 18, our state has surpassed California with the highest number of people purchasing health insurance under the plans available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
IN THIS EDITION of Central Florida Doctor magazine, we’ll address some of major topics of concern under the healthcare finance umbrella. Some of these topics include HIPAA safety, reducing liability risks, how to help patients navigate their healthcare insurance options, and more.
If you do not have health insurance, and you’re not sure how to get it, you need to make it a priority to look at your options on Healthcare.gov — the website that offers healthcare insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The open enrollment period is happening now, but it closes on February 15. …
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As 2013 comes to a close, we can expect major changes to our nation’s healthcare system next year under The Affordable Care Act (ACA). But amidst the inevitable confusion, many still are unable to make concrete decisions regarding their healthcare. With President Barack Obama admitting the law needs changes, we’re left to play the waiting …
As of October 1 until March 31, 2014, uninsured residents will be able to go to a federal website to shop for insurance plans and coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). According to federal reports, there are approximately 40 million Americans without insurance, and although it has been met with much criticism, the …
In order to help raise public awareness about the new health insurance benefits and healthcare options available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a national campaign called “Get Covered America” has been created. On the evening of Tuesday, June 18, volunteers in the Tampa area held a Get Covered America kick-off event. According to the …
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Three Things You Need to Consider About the Affordable Care Act The next phase of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—PPACA—is soon to begin, and some people are understandably puzzled. One of the biggest issues is that even those in the insurance industry are not quite sure how everything will play out. However, the …
In this edition we have an article that discusses three things you need to consider about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). I mentioned last month that as of October 1, the open enrollment period for the ACA will begin. What does that mean for Central Florida? Well, according to the statistics gathered by Healthy Tampa …
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