Experience getting sick with no coverage shows importance of having insurance.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Questions and answers about the Affordable Care Act’s impact
HOW DO I KNOW WHETHER “OBAMACARE” APPLIES TO ME? A: Polls show many Americans remain mystified by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare” as it is commonly known. But there’s an obvious starting point: Do you have health care coverage? If your employer provides health insurance for you, it’s likely you don’t […]
State with own reform adapts to Obamacare
Massachusetts led the way with a health insurance marketplace, but now must work within the federal law.
Jack Leet – single, part-time employment
For a young man without insurance, an active lifestyle that can cause injuries poses risks.
Adria and Bruce Rusk – married, working full time
A Falmouth couple is thankful for improved coverage even though they won’t be getting any government subsidies.
Boehner in hot seat as clock ticks toward shutdown
The U.S. House speaker’s choice – between keeping the government running and continuing to fight the nation’s health-care law – has implications for the 2014 congressional elections.
Obama mocks GOP for ‘crazy’ Obamacare predictions
‘What they’re worried about is it’s going to succeed.’
Sources: Health law online signup to be delayed for small firms
Instead, a source says, business owners will initially have to mail or fax their information so that they can enroll.
Maine warns consumers about health care scams
Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa says to be wary of people who claim to be insurance agents and ask for personal or financial information.
Anti-government shutdown bill advances; big fight still looms
The vote comes shortly after Texas Sen. Ted Cruz held the Senate with a 22-hour speech, who hopes to defund Obamacare or shut down the government while trying.