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Obamacare Medicaid Expansion

Bob — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:17:32 +0000

Georgia, like many southern states, has rejected the Obamacare Medicaid expansion and with good reason. We can’t afford it. Critics say this hurts the poor (no real argument there) but there is only so much taxpayer dollars to spread around and we can’t fund everything for everyone. Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees The folks [...]

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Child Only Health Insurance – Tips for Georgia Residents

Bob — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:32:19 +0000

Parents living in Georgia have limited options when it comes to child only health insurance coverage. There are two STM (short term medical) plans available for children under the age of 19. These are your only options in the individual market. Prior to Obamacare, a parent could purchase a permanent, traditional major medical policy with [...]

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Obamacare Health Insurance Rate Increases

Bob — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:07:02 +0000

Obamacare rate increases on individual health insurance are coming. If you do not have health insurance now, you will be required by the government to purchase an approved plan in 2014. We anticipate health insurance rates in Georgia will increase by 50% or more over current rates. Some individuals will see their Obamacare health insurance [...]

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Obamacare Collapsing

Bob — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:56:09 +0000

On the eve of the most massive tax bill in history, the folks in Congress that crafted this law are finally realizing it is impossible for even them to understand. Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, a leading force in the creation of President Obama’s health care law, now says the health reform is at risk [...]

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Obamacare Navigators

Bob — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:56:11 +0000

Obamacare navigators and the economy. Washington has given us a preview of the process individuals will have to go through in order to obtain their Obamacare health insurance plan. If you think applying for health insurance will be as easy as buying a book or movie from Amazon, think again. The application is 26 pages [...]

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Obamacare Failing

Bob — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:07:52 +0000

Is Obamacare failing before the “big dance” in 2014? While portions of Obamacare have been phased in over the last 3 years, the big event comes on January 1, 2014 when everyone is required to buy health insurance, even if they can’t afford it. “Lots of small businesses struggle with providing insurance for their workers [...]

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HHS Admits Obamacare Will Raise Premiums

Bob — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:38:53 +0000

Obamacare WILL raise premiums. Most of us have known that for years, but now HHS Secretary Sebelius is finally willing to admit that health insurance premiums WILL be higher as a direct result of Obamacare. (HHS Secretary Sebelius) remarks are among the first direct statements from federal officials that people who have skimpy health plans [...]

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Obamacare Broken Promises

Bob — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:27:46 +0000

In a scathing joint report by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Senate Committee on Finance, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, their view is a wake up call to those who want Obamacare to go forward. Page 2 – Large rate increases in the individual market are likely . [...]

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Obamacare Bare Bones Health Insurance

Bob — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:27:05 +0000

In my world, Bare Bones Health Insurance refers to catastrophic plans such as those that (currently) are HSA qualified. High deductible. No copay’s. Health insurance for those who are more concerned about large claims that can bankrupt you vs. low dollar claims that can be paid with petty cash. But come this fall, Obamacare plans [...]

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Maternity Insurance Coverage in Georgia

Bob — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:20:16 +0000

If you are looking for maternity insurance coverage in Georgia you are out of luck. There are NO individual major medical health insurance plans that offer regular maternity benefits. You can blame that on Obamacare. Three years ago several health insurance plans including Assurant (Time), Blue Cross (BCBSGA), Golden Rule, Humana and Kaiser Permanente included [...]

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