Californians who buy their health insurance through the state’s exchange will have more sticker shock next year when their rates increase by an average 12.5 percent statewide. But consumers in most Bay Area counties will see much smaller increases — from an average 4.3 percent to 8.3 percent — according to data released Tuesday by CoveredContinue reading “4.3-8.3% increase in rates from Obamacare in California next year”
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Understanding Health Exchanges or health insurance marketplaces, Obamacare
Understanding exchanges A guide to help employers navigate the new health care market The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions that extend health coverage to millions of Californians. Rules governing individual health insurance are changing to promote broader risk pooling and standardized age rating, prohibit discrimination because of health status and pre-existing conditions, and improveContinue reading “Understanding Health Exchanges or health insurance marketplaces, Obamacare”