Tag: Health Reform
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Obamacare For Californians: It’s Not That Confusing. We Promise.
By Megan Burks I’ve been answering your questions about the Affordable Care Act with my series “Second Opinion” for three months now. You’ve thrown me some tough questions, sending me down rabbit holes burrowed by the Internal Revenue Service and the Congressional Research Service, and putting me in touch with smart people from local insurance…
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Medi-Cal Major Factor in Surge in Emergency Visits
By Kenny Goldberg There’s been a surge in visits to California emergency rooms and Medi-Cal patients have played a big role. A new report doesn’t bode well for Obamacare, which could add an estimated 2.9 million people to the Medi-Cal program. UC San Francisco researchers looked at emergency department visits between 2005 and 2010. During…
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Second Opinion: How Do Former Inmates Sign Up For Obamacare?
Conrad Harris helps former inmates get back on their feet. The process now includes getting signed up for Medi-Cal, which is open to childless adults under the Affordable Care Act. Video by Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego. By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans…
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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,…
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Second Opinion: Is It Cheaper to Pay the Fine Than to Buy Coverage?
Toby Hayes is concerned about how the Affordable Care Act will impact his budget for his family of eight. Video by Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego. 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: Is…