Tag: Second Opinion

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Second Opinion: How Do Undocumented Parents Cover Their Citizen Kids?

    Charter school teacher Oscar Ramos wants to know what to tell parents who are in the country illegally about enrolling their citizen children in new Obamacare plans. | 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. Ask yours…

  • 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.…