The second season of enrollment is now open for the Affordable Care Act’s online insurance marketplaces. Last year’s rollout in New Hampshire was marred by technical flaws and extremely limited choice. We’re finding out what’s in store this time, and how political and court challenges may affect the law’s future.
GUESTS:
- Jack Rodolico – NHPR’s health and science reporter. Check out his five tips for shopping on the exchange this year.
- Jenny Patterson - health legal counsel at the New Hampshire Insurance Department
CALLOUTS:
- Stephanie Dunn – independent insurance agent
LINKS:
- For more information about N.H.'s health insurance marketplace, go to coveringnewhampshire.com.
- For help finding a specialist for enrollment assistance, or a health center, go to www.findahealthcenter.org.
- N.H. Insurance Dept's guide to health insurance marketplace plans
.@NHInsuranceDept's Jenny Patterson: even if you like the plan you signed up for last year, it's imp to review the plans again. #aca
— The Exchange (@NHPRExchange) November 17, 2014
CALLER: if you're just over the line to qualify for #aca subsidies, all the plans are too expensive. http://t.co/hFGCH3zxej #Obamacare
— The Exchange (@NHPRExchange) November 17, 2014
Brokers are paid a flat fee regardless of plan; there's no incentive to steer consumers to a more expensive plan http://t.co/hFGCH3zxej #ACA
— The Exchange (@NHPRExchange) November 17, 2014
Most people get health insurance through job, spouse, or Medicare, but about 100K NHites get it from the #ACA exchange - @JackRodolico
— The Exchange (@NHPRExchange) November 17, 2014
