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Owner-op health insurance gains in COVID-relief law
The legislation eliminated the so-called "subsidy cliff," which barred most owner-ops from reduced premiums on the exchanges. For these health-insurance buyers (a man in his 60s, a couple in their 50s, and a family of 5) savings range $4K to almost $8K.
April 6, 2021
Business
Health-insurance plans under ACA accessible for change, new adoption Nov. 1-Dec. 15
If youâre among the one in five owner-operators carrying health insurance purchased in prior years via the HealthCare.gov or state-administered health-insurance exchanges, or newly looking to get covered, the time to shop competitive plans or adjust coverage levels begins November 1, this Friday.
October 29, 2019
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POLL: Have you carried health insurance this year?
With the sixth-annual Affordable Care Act open enrollment period coming to a close Dec. 15 for the federal health-insurance exchange â extended for some state exchanges â what best describes your own health-insurance situation over the last year?
November 28, 2018
Business
Obamacare open enrollment: Nov. 1-Dec. 15 for HealthCare.gov insurance exchange
A series of state-run health insurance exchanges, however, have announced extended periods, most through either January 15 or 31 with some differences.
October 25, 2017
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Truckers divided on Republicansâ go-it-alone Obamacare overhaul
A slight minority (47 percent) of readers noted general support for current efforts, while an exact half of poll respondents either urged Republicans to go back to the drawing board or leave the current system in place.
July 11, 2017
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POLL: Do you support Republicansâ Obamacare ârepeal/replaceâ efforts?
Republican bills in both House and Senate would overhaul much of the Affordable Care Act, including removing the mandate to purchase insurance. More controversial items include the reining in of Medicaid eligibility, return of tax cuts to wealthy Americans, and big changes to the individual market for insurance. Whatâs your view?
June 26, 2017
Business
Congress again slows deployment of wireless roadside inspections, House clears Obamacare overhaul
The measure builds upon Congressional intent in recent years to slow progress on a national wireless roadside inspection until the U.S. DOT answers certain questions for lawmakers. Also, an update on where Obamacare repeal efforts stand after House action this week.
May 5, 2017
Business
Unclear how Trumpâs freeze on regs, Obamacare relaxer will impact trucking
An FMCSA spokesperson said the impact of Trumpâs memo on pending regulations is âbeing assessed.â But regulations already made law, like the electronic logging device, are likely to be untouched.
January 23, 2017
Business
Obamacare change ahead, but existing insurance system likely to hold through 2017
Bill Zenk of TrueNorthâs TrueChoices private insurance marketplace for owner-operators believes big change is unlikely before 2018, potentially affecting the penalty for tax year 2017. Eventually, he guesses, the individual mandate to carry insurance likely will be on the chopping block.
January 3, 2017
Business
Dec. 15 Obamacare deadline, new health option from NAIT
âTrumpCareâ could be some time coming. For now, Dec. 15 is the deadline to purchase health insurance via the state and federal exchanges to ensure coverage begins Jan. 1 and you avoid 2017 tax penalties. A new option for some to avoid the penalty is NAITâs AlieraCare group.
December 13, 2016
Business
Health-insurance exchanges open through Jan. for âObamacare, round 4â
Affordable Care Act open enrollment is to purchase and change plans is open through January 31, 2017. The biggest issue this year include premium price increases and the need for many current policyholders to shop their plans due to the mass exodus of insurers from the exchanges.
November 7, 2016
Business
Limiting the possibilities of life in general
âThe speed limiters are coming! The speed limiters are coming!â Wendyâs reasons why this is a bad idea.
August 19, 2016
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