Premiums unveiled for health overhaul plans

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

WASHINGTON (AP) — With new health insurance markets launching next week, the Obama administration is unveiling premiums and plan choices for 36 states where the federal government is taking the lead to cover uninsured residents.

Before tax credits that work like an upfront discount for most consumers, sticker-price premiums for a mid-range benchmark plan will average $328 a month nationally for an individual, comparable to payments for a new car.

The overview of premiums and plan choices, released Wednesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, comes as the White House swings into full campaign mode to promote the benefits of the Affordable Care Act to a skeptical public. Congressional Republicans, meanwhile, refuse to abandon their quest to derail "Obamacare" and flirt with a government shutdown to force the issue.

Sebelius stressed the positive in a preview call with reporters. Consumers will be able to choose from an average of 53 plan options when the new markets open Oct. 1 for people who don't have health care on the job.

"For millions of Americans, these new options will finally make health insurance work within their budgets," she said.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20130925/US--Health.Overhaul-Premiums/

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

That's high

I can buy a fairly decent high deductible plan for my wife about 170.00

I just got my VA letter. it said I am exempt

YEAH!

With me not working and having a low (on paper income)

Obama care might work out for me

Edited September 25, 2013 by The conciliator

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Here are the averages for the 36 states.

The format didn't come out right. It's in the link - bottom of the page. Premiums ended up 16% below the initial CBO estimates. That should be good news.

Edited September 25, 2013 by Mr. Big Dog