Tag Archives: aca

Health Reform by Gwen O’Shea

Posted on December 31, 2013 by David Posnett

Here is a reminder of what Health Reform is all about!  It is a slide presentation by Gwen O’Shea: SP2 presentation

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How an Insurance Agent, Broker or Navigator Can Help You Sign Up for Obamacare

Posted on December 29, 2013 by David Posnett

Here is more helpful stuff on agents, brokers and navigators!  They can make the process easier by determining whether you qualify for subsidies helping you compare plan prices and coverage details, while explaining any complicated features or terms recommending plans … Continue reading →

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Testimonials from Suffolk county: It is not all bad!

Posted on December 29, 2013 by David Posnett

I signed up through the NY state website.  It was the easiest thing I’ve ever done in this realm. Particularly, as an independent contractor — In the past, I’d tried several times to navigate their labyrinthian website — finally giving … Continue reading →

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Mental Health and the ACA

Posted on December 28, 2013 by David Posnett

Those of us with experience, either as patients or health care providers, in the field of mental health may wonder what the ACA provides towards better mental health.  Truly, sometimes I wonder at the sorry state of this branch of … Continue reading →

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Navigators in Suffolk County

Posted on December 25, 2013 by David Posnett

Nassau Suffolk County Hospital Council has a nice website.  They provide navigator services for those wanting to sign up for health insurance (ACA or Obamacare).  Need health insurance?  Click on this link, or call 631-656-9783 or 631-435-3000 You can sign … Continue reading →

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ACA and the Middle Class

Posted on December 24, 2013 by David Posnett

So will the ACA really frustrate the middle class?  A nice analysis of what you get for your money and a retort to a misleading NYTimes article is this piece: “The ACA Will Help, Not ‘Frustrate’ the Middle Class” by … Continue reading →

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Time to Review the ACA

Posted on December 22, 2013 by David Posnett

The ACA (Obamacare) is getting a bad rap these days because of the flawed roll out of the website and the fact that a small percentage of current policy holders have had their insurances cancelled supposedly because they don’t measure … Continue reading →

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What exactly is Obamacare?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by David Posnett

I found this interesting blog if you are asking the question “what exactly is Obamacare?”  It’s a pretty comprehensive, but readable, list. And there is this one too!

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The story of Adam (an uninsured young Texan)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by David Posnett

This is your typical story about an uninsured motorcycle rider.  A must read. Adam, the uninsured motorcycle rider

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Have you got a rebate check from your insurance?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by David Posnett

Rebates are coming:  any insurance company with a medical/loss ratio of greater than 20/80 (that is they are paying more than 20% of your insurance premiums for admin costs rather than for your care) will have to send out rebates … Continue reading →

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