Tag: Health Reform

  • Second Opinion: Does Obamacare Give Employees More Choice Over Coverage?

    Scripps Ranch health care advocate Sylvia Hampton says the Affordable Care Act won’t help her friend, who doesn’t like his employer’s insurance options. | Video Credit: Megan Burks By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the Affordable Care Act. Ask yours here. The Question: What…

  • Second Opinion: Does ACA Reduce Costs for People With Pre-Existing Conditions?

    University Heights resident Tamara Kaplan pays about $17,000 a year in health premiums and copays because of a pre-existing condition. She wants to know if her wallet will get any relief under the Affordable Care Act. | Video Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A…

  • State Insurance Regulators Warn of Obamacare Scams

    By Kenny Goldberg Obamacare kicks off in a big way Oct. 1. That’s when the state’s online health insurance exchange known as Covered California opens for business. Believe it or not, scam artists are already in the game. Obamacare requires all Americans to have health insurance by Jan. 1. Californians can shop for plans and…

  • Health Exchanges Open for Enrollment Next Week

    By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh and Peggy Pico Click here to listen to Speak City Heights reporter Megan Burks on KPBS Midday Edition. It’s been a long wait for both supporters and opponents of the Affordable Care Act. But the main provisions of Obamacare are about to be rolled out to the public. A week…

  • Second Opinion: I’m Nearing Medicare Age. Can I Get Gap Coverage?

    Linda Johnson is a microbiologist set to retire in about a month. She’s concerned she won’t be able to find an affordable health plan to cover her in the six months before she’s eligible for Medicare. Video by Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego. By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series…