When the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, was first enacted, many states (and other groups) attempted to fight the law, or at least specific provisions. Several states attempted to ban Obamacare within their borders, but being a federal law, this proved impossible. This didn’t stop some states from doing all they could to sabotage […]
Archives for May 2017
What Is the Latest on Obamacare?
The open enrollment period for 2016-2017 has drawn to a close, leaving the vast majority of Americans covered, but it’s anyone’s guess where the nation will be in terms of health insurance this time next year. With a new president in office, it’s natural to expect some changes, but President Trump has vowed to dismantle […]
Can I Get Short-Term Disability Through My Husband’s Insurance?
Short-term disability insurance (SDI) can be used to continue receiving at least a portion of regular wages even though you’re not working, for a variety of reasons. It could cover your pay during an extended illness or a surgical procedure and recovery period, for example, or it could be used during a portion of pregnancy […]
Health Insurance Cost 2017
Anyone paying attention to current events is understandably concerned about the future of healthcare and health insurance. When the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, went into effect several years ago, there was a lot of concern and confusion about what would happen. Would patients really be able to keep their preferred […]