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Obamacare

Health insurance buyers can expect to spend more

November 3, 2017 by Methow Valley News

People who buy their own health insurance will find fewer choices, higher costs and more confusion — but also new online tools and trained navigators to help — when the open-enrollment period opens this week.

The Washington Insurance Commissioner released details of approved plans last week in …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Health insurance, Obamacare

Questions remain as health insurance enrollment nears

October 19, 2017 by Methow Valley News

Although the open-enrollment period for health insurance is just two weeks away, uncertainty — about costs, subsidies, and what the policies will actually cover — is still growing.

Just last week, President Donald Trump issued two declarations that could affect how health-insurance plans …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Health insurance, Obamacare, Room One

Health insurance open enrollment starts this weekend

November 13, 2014 by Methow Valley News

By Ann McCreary
The second round of open enrollment through Washington’s online health insurance marketplace begins Saturday (Nov. 15), providing residents a chance to renew or purchase health insurance for 2015. The enrollment period extends through Feb. 15, but people who want coverage to begin Jan. 1 must select a plan on Washington Healthplanfinder and pay by Dec. 23.

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Health, Health insurance, Obamacare, Washington Healthplanfinder

Deadline to buy subsidized insurance fast approaching

March 21, 2014 by Methow Valley News

By Ann McCreary

The deadline to enroll and submit payment for a private health insurance plan through the state’s “Healthplanfinder” website is March 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Health, Health Benefit Exchange, Health insurance, Obamacare, Washington Healthplanfinder

Frustrations, relief in state’s health insurance exchange

December 12, 2013 by Methow Valley News

By Marcy Stamper & Ann McCreary

Despite being stymied by computer error codes and troubling erroneous information, a sampling of Methow Valley residents who signed up for health insurance through the state’s exchange were pleased with the expanded coverage and lower costs.

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Health, Obamacare, Washington Healthplanfinder

Despite glitches, thousands sign up for health insurance

October 9, 2013 by Methow Valley News

By Ann McCreary and Marcy Stamper

“It was the first time he’d had insurance in his life. He was jubilant,” said Erin Flahive, one of two Room One staffers trained to help people navigate the new health insurance system.

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Health, Health Benefit Exchange, Health insurance, Obamacare, Washington Healthplanfinder

Room One offering local help with new health coverage plan

August 28, 2013 by Methow Valley News

By Ann McCreary

When Methow Valley residents begin enrolling in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act this fall, they can turn to Room One for help.

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Health, Obamacare, Room One

Learn about health care changes

August 28, 2013 by Methow Valley News

Learn about health care changes

Community members who want to learn more about the federal Affordable Care Act and how it is being implemented in Washington can attend a presentation by Brendan Williams, state deputy insurance commissioner, on Sept. 18 in Omak. Williams previously ran the Washington Health Care Association. He will speak at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Health, Obamacare

State sets training schedule for health care reform classes

August 7, 2013 by Methow Valley News

The Washington State Health Care Authority will send trainers on the road this month to offer free classes in how to assist applicants for an expansion in Medicaid/Apple Health that will add up to 325,000 new clients next year under the Affordable Care Act. The one-day training sessions will include a working lunch for all […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Health, Obamacare

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