It should come as no surprise that as individuals obtain healthcare under the Affordable Care Act, the greatest concern is cost. From individual plans to employer-sponsored plans, individuals want the …
Deductibles
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Affordable Care ActPolls/Surveys
ACA Drops Nation’s Uninsured Rate To Record Low
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe number of uninsured Americans is now at record low thanks to the Affordable Care Act. In a study conducted by the National Health Interview Survey over the first three …
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One in five (20%) working-age Americans with health insurance say problems paying medical bills often force them to work longer hours, take a second job, spend less on food, use …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Medical Expenses a Burden for Low-Income Insureds
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe combined costs of premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses can exceed 20% of household income for some low-income individuals who purchase health insurance through an Affordable Care Act exchange, a …
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Health Care CoverageHealth Insurance Marketplace
Five Facts about Deductibles
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenConsumers who shop for coverage at HealthCare. gov have a variety of plans from which to choose, allowing them to find a plan that meets their health needs and budget. …
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Health Care Coverage
Employer Premiums Up 4%, Deductibles Rising Faster
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenPremiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose an average of 4% this year, continuing a decade-long period of moderate growth, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. But the size of deductibles paid …