Obamacare Is Up and Running
Get ready to enroll in the health insurance marketplace.
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Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 1 - Enrollment for the Health Care Open Market begins today. Uninsured middle class and lower income Americans can finally begin signing up for health-care plans. While there are plenty of myths out there, get the facts and get ready to enroll. —Kellee Terrell(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn)
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ACA Will Help Improve Black Health - Given that African-Americans disproportionately suffer from preventable chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and hypertension, increased access to preventive care will help better our health. (Photo: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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African-Americans Accessing Care - It’s estimated that 6.8 million uninsured Blacks will have the opportunity to purchase a plan through the open marketplace. A whopping 56 percent of that 6.8 million comprise of Black men. (Photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing)
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Getting on Your Parents’ Insurance - Are you 26 or younger and uninsured and your parents have insurance? The good news is that thanks to the ACA you can be added to their plan. Since 2010, more than 500,000 young people have gained access to health care by this age extension. If your parents are enrolling in the marketplace, have a conversation with them to find out if it is best to be on their plan or for you to purchase your own. (Photo: Teekid/GettyImages)
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Young People Will Not Be Affected by High Premiums - Only a mere 3 percent of young folks will be affected by high monthly premiums for health care. Upworthy.com says here’s why: 48 percent of young people have insurance through their jobs; 28 percent of the uninsured won’t be affected by increases; 14 percent have Medicaid or military insurance; and 7 percent of young people will qualify for subsidized insurance. (Photo: Christopher Futcher/Getty Images)
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