Craig Smith is a 32-year-old Ph.D. candidate in religious education who doesn't really know what the new health insurance exchanges will offer or what the coverage will cost. But he's eager to find out.
Craig Smith is a 32-year-old Ph.D. candidate in religious education who doesn't really know what the new health insurance exchanges will offer or what the coverage will cost. But he's eager to find out.
The Obama administration's sweeping health reform law known as the Affordable Care Act goes well beyond helping America's uninsured. It also affects roughly 159 million workers and family members.
The Obama administration's sweeping health reform law known as the Affordable Care Act goes well beyond helping America's uninsured. It also affects roughly 159 million workers and family members.
Wednesday, September 25 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-09-25 13:58:39 GMT
(RNN) - Republicans in Congress are threatening to shut down the government because they say Obamacare is too expensive and the government needs to rein in spending. But just who is paying for it? The
Beginning in 2014, the main parts of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as "Obamacare," take effect. But who's paying for it, and how much, is going to have long-term implications on our checkbooks.
Saturday, December 7 2013 8:05 AM EST2013-12-07 13:05:33 GMT
Road conditions are treacherous throughout the Heartland after a pounding of ice, sleet, and snow. A few thousand are without power.
Road conditions are treacherous throughout the Heartland after a pounding of ice, sleet, and snow. Ameren Missouri reports less than 150 without power in southeast Missouri.
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer Not a lot of fans knew who Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Lorde were when we gathered a year ago to celebrate music with the Grammy Awards nominations.
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer Jay Z easily led Grammy Award nominations announced Friday with nine, but left-of-center rappers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Kendrick Lamar were among a group of new...
Friday, December 6 2013 11:01 PM EST2013-12-07 04:01:34 GMT
Child hit by car in Phoenix
A child was killed Wednesday night after being hit by a car in Phoenix. The child was with his mom crossing the street when the accident happened at 20th Street and Camelback Road.
The child's 9-year-old sister was pushing him in the stroller when the accident happened at 20th Street and Camelback Road.
An appraiser says an Andy Warhol portrait of Farrah Fawcett currently held by actor Ryan O'Neal is worth an estimated $12 million.
An Andy Warhol portrait of Farrah Fawcett currently held by actor Ryan O'Neal is worth an estimated $12 million, an appraiser told a jury Friday.
(KFVS) -
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has announced new Illinois health plans that will begin October 1.
The plans offered through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, an online place where consumers can compare all health insurance plans offered, will be in categories based on price.
Those who are currently uninsured can pick a health insurance plan through the marketplace.
Bronze will be the lowest cost while silver, gold and platinum will have the highest cost.
According to a press release from the governor's office, the rates for the benchmark plans that will be offered on the Marketplace are more than 25 percent below U.S. Health and Human Services estimates.
A six-month enrollment period for the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace will start in October and will close April 1.
For coverage to start January 1, customers need to enroll by December 15.
About 1.8 million Illinois residents are uninsured. Many of them will qualify for free health coverage under an expanded Medicaid program. Others with low or moderate household incomes will be eligible for tax credits that will drop their costs lower than the rates announced Tuesday.
The press release also states the plans announced would give residents in all 102 Illinois counties access to at least 34 plans in addition to another 28 plans offered by employers.
Starting October 1, residents of Illinois can access the Marketplace in three ways:
online
the state's help desk
visiting a partner organization
More information is expected to be released later this week.
Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Friday, December 6 2013 4:46 PM EST2013-12-06 21:46:36 GMT
A woman has been arrested after police say she used her small child to enter her neighbor's home though a doggie door to steal.Rockdale County Sheriff's deputies arrested Cheryl Keele, 25, at her home
A woman has been arrested after police say she used her small child to enter her neighbor's home though a doggie door to steal.
A Polish court has fined a 23-year-old woman who admitted posting an invitation to an outdoor spring party on Facebook, which drew more than 20,000 people. Some of them were rowdy and got into fights.
A Polish court has fined a 23-year-old woman who admitted posting an invitation to an outdoor spring party on Facebook, which drew more than 20,000 people. Some of them were rowdy and got into fights.
Friday, December 6 2013 8:26 PM EST2013-12-07 01:26:01 GMT
The extent of a Kansas City police officer's injuries from a fight with an off-duty firefighter became more apparent Friday.Officer Donald Hubbard has been released from the hospital but still needs facial
The extent of a Kansas City police officer's injuries from a fight with an off-duty firefighter became more apparent Friday. The officer suffered serious facial injuries before firing the shots that would take the life of Anthony Bruno who was laid to rest on Friday.
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
Saturday, December 7 2013 8:05 AM EST2013-12-07 13:05:33 GMT
Road conditions are treacherous throughout the Heartland after a pounding of ice, sleet, and snow. A few thousand are without power.
Road conditions are treacherous throughout the Heartland after a pounding of ice, sleet, and snow. Ameren Missouri reports less than 150 without power in southeast Missouri.
Friday, December 6 2013 4:49 PM EST2013-12-06 21:49:48 GMT
A 38-year-old man was arrested for second-degree battery after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend, who is confined to a wheelchair. When questioned, he admitted to the abuse, but claims he was defending
A 38-year-old man was arrested for second-degree battery after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend, who is confined to a wheelchair. When questioned, he admitted to the abuse, but claims he was defending himself.
Newlyweds just three weeks removed from their wedding day lured a Pennsylvania man to his death with a Craigslist ad because they wanted to kill someone together, police said.
Newlyweds just three weeks removed from their wedding day lured a Pennsylvania man to his death with a Craigslist ad because they wanted to kill someone together, police said.
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