Jan 4, 2016 “Most people who purchase health insurance through Georgia’s ACA-created exchange get a subsidy or tax credit to defray the cost. But Godfrey, as a small business owner, had too high an income to qualify for that discount. So he looked outside the exchange and bought his policy there. Godfrey, 41, said Platinum suited his plans. “We were considering having a baby’’ at the time, he said, and the year before they’d had some unexpected medical costs…”

Dec 30, 2015

“Finally, I want to call attention to the lobbyists who work for nonprofit organizations that try to help children and low-income families. These people don’t have the resources that corporate lobbyists do, which means they can’t afford to wine and dine legislators at fancy Atlanta restaurants.

What they can do is persuade lawmakers to put some money in the budget for programs that clean up the environment and help families who don’t have health insurance or who struggle to obtain food and shelter…”

Dec 22, 2015

“Cindy Zeldin of consumer group Georgians for a Healthy Future added that while there is still work to do to sign up as many Georgians as possible, “these robust enrollment figures demonstrate that we are on a good path toward that outcome…”

Dec 18, 2015

“The future of Obamacare remains cloudy as a major health insurer considers bailing on a pivotal program of the health reform law…”

Dec 15, 2015

“Problems with insurers’ contracts with physicians — and with their provider networks — are likely to spark legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session, a key state senator said Monday. State Sen. Dean Burke (R-Bainbridge), who chaired a legislative study committee reviewing insurer networks and contracts, told GHN that the panel’s work may lead to three separate bills in the Legislature next year…”

Nov 29, 2015

“Cindy Zeldin, executive director of advocacy group Georgians for a Healthy Future, stressed that shopping around is imperative. “There are an array of plans out there that are affordable,” she said. Zeldin also stressed the importance of contacting an enrollment “assister” or a navigator, people who are specially trained to help consumers compare plans and prices and to offer enrollment assistance. “And I also want to emphasize that the vast majority of people are eligible for (tax credits),” Zeldin said…”

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