Premiums will jump by 13 percent for next year, though much of the price increase will be offset by subsidies. But customers who earn over $64,000 will pay more, on top of this year’s huge increases.
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Obamacare Dealt Yet Another Blow as Premiums Rise Again
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Americans Are Struggling to Pay Rising Medical Costs
The New York Times – Business:Much of the debt stems from hospital bills, researchers say. Even people with insurance are falling behind. But there are ways to get help.
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Employers Shift Rising Health Care Costs Onto Millions of Workers
The New York Times – Business:New surveys show that increases in premiums and deductibles are forcing people to forgo treatments or doctor’s visits while budgets are strained by higher food and gas prices.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting. Here’s How to Navigate the Ad Blitz.
A new study found that the advertisements can be confusing and misleading. Here’s how to make smart buying decisions.
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Higher Bills Are Leading Americans to Delay Medical Care
The New York Times – Business:Inflation and pressing household expenses are forcing some people to postpone health needs, an emerging trend that has health experts worried that conditions may only worsen.