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Everyone wants affordable, quality health insurance. But for a long time, many Americans who didn’t get coverage through an employer couldn't afford it on their own, especially if they had a pre-existing condition. The Affordable Care Act was created to change all of that by ● Improving affordability ● Making it easier to choose coverage ● Improving coverage ● And protecting consumers How did the ACA improve the way you get health insurance? The ACA – also known as Obamacare – was largely about affordability – ● through income-based subsidies that lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs ● and through expansion of Medicaid eligibility that helped millions low-income Americans get coverage The ACA also made it easier to shop for insurance - through marketplaces in every state that offer standardized coverage levels - bronze, silver, gold and platinum – that let you better understand the costs of each health plan. Obamacare dramatically improved coverage with health plans now required to include essential health benefits – covering common expenses you’d expect, such as ● Preventive care ● Visits to your doctor ● Mental health ● Maternity and newborn care Is that all? No. The ACA included key consumer protections - including a rule that you can’t be denied coverage or charged more because you have a pre-existing health condition. So how can you get ACA health insurance? If you’re eligible, you can get ACA-compliant coverage during open enrollment, which starts November 1st and – in most states – will end on January 15th. How affordable can your coverage be? Visit healthinsurance.org and use our subsidy calculator to see how much you can save. You can also get a free health insurance quote – or get help from a licensed insurance agent. Learn more about the ACA at healthinsurance.org.

In honor of Lifeline Awareness Week, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel spotlights the range of Americans who can receive support from the Lifeline program, an FCC initiative that helps make voice and internet services more affordable for low-income consumers. Learn more: www.fcc.gov/lifeline

The improved Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov makes it easier for people with Medicare to learn about and compare coverage options, shop for health and drug plans, and feel confident choosing a plan that best meets their needs.

https://www.elderneedslaw.com/medicaid-application-help A Florida Elder Care Lawyer's perspective on the Florida Medicaid Application, how the Medicaid application process works in Florida and some common Florida medicaid application mistakes.

Christian Brindle was raised & brought up around the insurance industry. With his dad being an insurance broker for close to 30 years, Christian had the luxury of being able to learn all about the industry from a young age. Christian has worked with people far and wide on their Medicare plans and has seen close to any situation. Christian believes in empowering people on Medicare by not just finding them a plan, but showing them and educating them on why that plan is a good fit. Christian hosts the most popular Medicare podcast on the internet called The Everything Medicare Podcast, written and published two books about Medicare, and is the founder of his own company that is dedicated to helping people on Medicare everywhere. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos! If you would like to work with Christian on your Medicare Health Plan, we currently work with people in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Florida. Those are the states we currently are licensed in. Christian and Christian Brindle Insurance Services represents many of the top insurance companies in the Medicare industry. Contact us for more information: (801)-255-5340. Pick up Christian's Medicare Guidance book and learn everything you need to know to make a good choice: https://www.amazon.com/Medicare-Guidance-Picking-Plan-You/dp/1541312821/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=medicare+guidance&qid=1555011584&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Follow us on social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianbrindleinsuranceservices/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianbrindleinsurance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C_E_Brindle If you are sick of ads on your Podcast listens, now they can go away! Stitcher Premium is here to meet all of your Podcast needs. Go to stitcher.com/premium to sign up today! Use promo code MEDICARE for 1 month free ON US!