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For insurers, Supreme Court could demolish a growing line of business

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat June 19, 2015 @ 5:30 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:40 pm

Washington – The nation’s health insurers, including leading companies like Aetna, are hoping the Supreme Court does not strike down a provision of the Affordable Care Act that has brought them millions of new policyholders and provided new growth opportunities for the industry.

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Courtney aiming to end Obamacare’s ‘Cadillac tax’

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat April 28, 2015 @ 4:57 pmMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:37 pm

WASHINGTON – Rep. Joe Courtney has plunged into the latest fight over the Affordable Care Act, attacking the so-called “Cadillac tax” that will eventually be implemented on high-cost health care policies.

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Insurers’ financial health improves post-Affordable Care Act

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat February 6, 2015 @ 5:32 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:36 pm

WASHINGTON — As House Republicans once again voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act this week, there was further evidence the controversial bill is contributing to the good health of some of the nation’s major health insurers.

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A guide to health care in Connecticut

Avatar photo by CT Mirror Staff November 15, 2014 @ 5:30 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:31 pm

Navigating health care can be confusing, but we’re here to help. Now that we’re in the signup period for Obamacare, we have everything from calculators FAQs to help you figure out how much insurance will cost, and stories to tell you what’s changing from 2014 to 2015.

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How much will Obamacare insurance cost for you next year?

Avatar photo by Arielle Levin Becker September 2, 2014 @ 5:15 amFebruary 6, 2023 @ 1:14 pm

Wondering what it will cost to buy insurance next year? Here’s an interactive guide to help you out, based on the cost of standard plans sold through Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance exchange.

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Obamacare user guide Q&As

Avatar photo by Arielle Levin Becker and CTMirror Contributor July 10, 2014 @ 10:09 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:25 pm

You have Obamacare questions, we have answers.

This is an illustration of a woman struggling to figure out what health care will cost.
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As patients pay more of their medical bills, many unclear on the costs

Avatar photo by Arielle Levin Becker and CTMirror Contributor June 25, 2014 @ 5:30 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:27 pm

Many patients now have insurance plans that require them to pay a larger share of their medical bills. But finding out what their care will cost remains difficult, if not impossible.

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How to (try to) find out what your medical care will cost

Avatar photo by Arielle Levin Becker and CTMirror Contributor June 25, 2014 @ 5:30 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:27 pm

Want to know how much a medical procedure is going to cost? Experts say it’s not easy. But if you try, there are some things that you should know.

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Deductibles, co-insurance and other health insurance terms to know

Avatar photo by Arielle Levin Becker and CTMirror Contributor May 21, 2014 @ 5:30 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:21 pm

If you’re shopping for health insurance, chances are you’ll come across some or all of these terms — and knowing what they mean can make a big difference in selecting the right plan for you.

Photo of a sign that says "You qualify for Obamacare," at an enrollment fair at Community Health Center in New Britain.
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6 things to consider when picking your health insurance

Avatar photo by Arielle Levin Becker November 27, 2013 @ 12:00 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:12 pm

Buying health insurance? Here’s what you should consider.

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