Tag: ACA

  • Middle-Income Californians May Get a Break On Health Insurance

    By Kenny Goldberg Poor Californians aren’t the only ones who will be eligible for financial help to buy health insurance under Obamacare. A new analysis reveals nearly 3 million middle-income Californians might also catch a break. According to the group Families USA, Californians with the lowest income will get the most financial help. For example,…

  • Clinic Partners With Housing Provider to Bring Health Care to Front Door

    Video Credit: Brian Myers By Brian Myers Health care assistants went door to door last week inviting residents of the 94-unit Hollywood Palms on Home Avenue to their on-site health screening. The residents were provided free dental screenings and bone density scans by professionals from the La Maestra Community Health Centers. It was part of…

  • Second Opinion: What’s a Grandfathered Plan Under Obamacare?

    Ramona artist Regina Wilson weighs whether to stick with her current health plan, which is grandfathered into the Affordable Care Act, or seek a new plan with more protections. | Video Credit: John Rosman By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the Affordable Care Act.…

  • Second Opinion: Do I Have to Cover My Three Employees Under Obamacare?

    Jean Scally runs Jeanius Marketing out of her Encinitas home. She wants to grow her business from a staff of one to a staff of two or three, but she’s worried Obamacare will put hiring help out of reach. | Photo Credit: John Rosman, KPBS By Megan Burks Love it or hate it, Obamacare is…

  • San Diego Health Centers Get Federal Grants to Enroll People in New Plans

    By Kenny Goldberg Seven health centers in San Diego County have received federal grants to help enroll people in new insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act. The centers will receive a total of more than $2 million to fund the effort. Family Health Centers of San Diego won the largest local award, which totals…