That was the message delivered to lawmakers Thursday, as they consider a bill to use the state’s high-risk insurance pool to help stabilize the market.
"Premera."
Alaskans weigh options as health insurance rates soar
The Affordable Care Act was supposed to make health insurance accessible to all Americans. But in Alaska, the high cost of premiums on the individual market has some residents thinking about dropping their coverage.
13,000 Alaskans enrolled with Healthcare.gov
About 13,000 Alaskans signed up for health insurance on healthcare.gov during the open enrollment period that closed March 31st.
Enrollment deadline extends to Christmas Eve
The extension applies to the actual enrollment, not the application process. People who want coverage to begin Jan. 1 still need to have the application process completed today.
Groups work to educate Alaskans on Health Insurance Marketplace
Several groups in the state are starting to get the word out about how residents can sign up for health plans under the law.