Moody's says the open enrollment extension is "credit negative" for carriers because it increases the risk of anti-selection and will likely lead to higher premium rates in 2015, further discouraging enrollment.
Calculations from NerdWallet estimate that for a lifetime of PPACA penalties, individuals will pay a minimum of $36,556, and families of four a minimum of $109,668.
The Kansas City, Mo.-based company said Thursday its HSA business has topped $800 million as of Jan. 31, with account balances growing 30 percent over last year.
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A poll from the Morning Consult finds that 60 percent believe the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will likely increase their health care costs in the long run.
With just a week left to go before the enrollment deadline, new data shows that almost half of uninsured respondents still havent looked for information on PPACAs exchanges, and dont plan to.
Avalere Health finds that consumers purchasing insurance through exchanges are twice as likely to face utilization management controls on prescription drugs compared to people with employer-sponsored coverage.