Health Insurance Links
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Washington state's new "insurance-selling" website - click the image at the left to visit the site for information on benefits and costs .
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The following text is from the Washington Health Benefit Exchange website:
"The Washington Health Benefit Exchange was created in state statute in 2011 as a “public-private partnership” separate and distinct from the state. The Exchange is responsible for the creation of Washington Healthplanfinder, an easily accessible, online marketplace for individuals, families and small businesses to find, compare and enroll in qualified health insurance plans. Starting October 1, 2013, Washington Healthplanfinder will offer Washington State residents:
"The Washington Health Benefit Exchange was created in state statute in 2011 as a “public-private partnership” separate and distinct from the state. The Exchange is responsible for the creation of Washington Healthplanfinder, an easily accessible, online marketplace for individuals, families and small businesses to find, compare and enroll in qualified health insurance plans. Starting October 1, 2013, Washington Healthplanfinder will offer Washington State residents:
- Apples-to-apples comparisons of Qualified Health Plans (QHP)
- Tax credits or financial help to pay for copays and premiums
- Expert customer support online, by phone or in-person through a local
organization, insurance broker or agent.
The Exchange complies with open public meetings and public disclosure guidelines, but is not subject to other laws that govern state agencies. The Exchange initially started in the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and has transitioned to an independent organization. We work in close coordination with our state agency partners, including the Health Care Authority (Medicaid), Office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Department of Social and Health Services."
How Much Will a Family Save Under the New Federal Health Law?
Heath care - a topic that is in the news almost everyday; a topic of importance to you and your family... Click this link - National Health Care Calculator - to find out how much you and/or your family will save under the new Federal Health law (a.k.a. the "Affordable Care Act" or "ObamaCare")... Take some time to educate your self by clicking this link - UC Berkley Labor Center - which provides more information on the methodolgy and assumptions for the new health law...
Below is a link to a chart showing the SPS monthly medical premiums that will go into effect 1 October 2013 - now is the time to revisit your health plan you currently have and how your share of the cost will be affected...
SPS Monthly Medical Premiums October 1, 2013
Below is a link to a chart showing the SPS monthly medical premiums that will go into effect 1 October 2013 - now is the time to revisit your health plan you currently have and how your share of the cost will be affected...
SPS Monthly Medical Premiums October 1, 2013
Courtesy of the AFSCME website
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TELL CONGRESS: HANDS OFF...!!Tell Congress: Hands Off Our Health Care!
From the AFSCME website: "It's an enormous win that has drawn cheers from middle class families all over America. Unfortunately, House Speaker John Boehner and other right-wing members of Congress are already saying they will keep trying to repeal Obamacare." Click the "TAKE ACTION NOW" button below... 
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