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Oct 24, 2013

HealthCare.gov is Sick- Open Enrollment Period Extended

By Laura Miller Andrew As covered extensively in the media, HealthCare.gov, the online Marketplace for health care coverage under PPACA is not feeling well. After weeks of frustration,  President Obama conceded that the website is not working as intended, making it very difficult for the average consumer to sign up for a health care policy. Therefore, it was announced today that the open enrollment period will be extended from October 1st to March 31st. Under PPACA, most individuals  who are not covered by health insurance for three months or longer face a financial penalty. In order for the insurance to take effect,… Read more