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Supreme Court ruling secures health insurance for 1.3 million people in Florida

July 22, 2015July 21, 2015 Marc

Ruling from the Supreme Court has ensured that many consumers get to keep their coverage The recent ruling from the Supreme Court on the King v. Burwell case will have a beneficial impact on those with health insurance coverage in Florida. Some 1.3 million consumers will be able to keep their insurance coverage, supported by subsidies, due to the ruling from the Supreme Court. The King v. Burwell case had caused concerns among many that received subsidized coverage, as it called into question whether or not the federal government can…

Florida Senate approves ambitious health insurance plan

June 10, 2015June 8, 2015 S.Vagus

Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange has received approval from the Senate The Florida Senate has approved a health insurance plan that could expand insurance coverage to a greater number of people. The plan is called the Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange, and involves providing those without insurance, and the underinsured, with coverage if they qualify for the program’s services. The state’s Senate approved of the plan this week, but it still faces significant opposition as it moves on to the Florida House of Representatives. Changes to the plan ease the…

Health insurance plan in Florida may be set aside, for now

April 9, 2015April 8, 2015 S.Vagus

State may not be able to support the expansion of its Medicaid program at this time Plans to expand Florida’s Medicaid program may be stalling as the state’s governor, Rick Scott, withdraws his support for such an initiative. Governor Scott had been a supporter of the concept of expanding Medicaid for some time, suggesting changes to the state budget in order to accommodate the initiative. Expanding Medicaid would have brought federal funds to the state, which would have helped cover the cost of the expansion and make health insurance coverage…

1.2 million people in Florida receive coverage through state’s health insurance exchange

January 19, 2015January 17, 2015 S.Vagus

Florida’s health insurance exchange has successfully enrolled some 1.2 million people Approximately 1.2 million residents of Florida have signed up for health insurance through the state’s insurance exchange. The exchange is managed by the federal government, as Florida opted not to build its own insurance exchange some time ago. The exchange had been relatively successful in making coverage more accessible to consumers during the last open enrollment period, but the latest open enrollment period has proven to be more active, in terms of insurance policies being sold through the exchange.…

Organization seeks to boost enrollment in Florida’s health insurance exchange

October 14, 2014October 11, 2014 S.Vagus

Health Council of South Florida plans to launch a new campaign in November Health care activists in Florida are beginning to launch a new campaign to encourage the state’s residents to purchase health insurance coverage. The Health Council of South Florida learned valuable lessons during the state’s first enrollment period and the organization plans to launch a sign-up campaign when the state’s exchange begins open enrollment again in November. The organization will be focusing more heavily on connecting with consumers in a more dynamic fashion, using new technology and information…

Florida organizations receive funding to raise awareness of health insurance

September 11, 2014September 8, 2014 S.Vagus

Three organizations will use federal funding to raise awareness of insurance among consumers Three organizations in Florida are set to receive $7 million in funding to promote health insurance among the state’s residents. The state’s insurance exchange will hold a new open enrollment period beginning in November of this year. During this period, consumers will be able to enroll for insurance coverage, some of which can be subsidized by the federal government. Awareness is currently one of the greatest challenges facing the exchange and the organizations aim to resolve this…

Health insurance rates may be going down in Florida

August 12, 2014August 9, 2014 Marc

Premiums could be lower than expected for some consumers beginning in 2015 Florida residents that purchase health insurance policies through the state’s exchange next year are likely to spend less in monthly premiums, according to an analysis from the White House. State officials had been warning that those purchasing individual coverage would be paying more for their policies in 2015, but this may not be the case for many of the state’s residents. While some may see higher rates due to purchasing better coverage or having to deal with the…