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Most Uninsured Americans Won't Buy Insurance Under Obamacare – Will You?

John McKay — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:17:55 +0000

Survey says more than two-thirds of uninsured Americans are not sure they will meet the Jan. 1, 2014 deadline to buy health insurance.

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Seniors Falling Victim to Health Care Scams Due to Confusion Over Obamacare

John McKay — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:18:11 +0000

Have you gotten any weird phone calls lately about your health care? Have any of your older relatives? What about too-good-to-be-true offers in the mail?

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Study Says Many Doctors Pessimistic About Future of Medicine – Will Retire or Change Professions

John McKay — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:15:07 +0000

The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions recently released results of a nationwide survey of over 600 doctors. While most were happy practicing medicine, many had little optimism for the future.

Some 62 percent of doctors felt many of their colleagues would retire earlier than planned -- especially in the next one-to-three years

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Could Sex Change Operations be Covered Under Obamacare?

John McKay — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:55:06 +0000

For the first time since 1981, there could be a new decision on whether sex change operations are covered, due to Obamacare.

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Obamacare Expected to Raise Individual Insurance Costs 32% Nationwide – Some States 80%!

John McKay — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:00:23 +0000

This could be very politically difficult for the Obama Administration, much less the people who have to pay for it!

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You Could Soon Be Paying Your Doctor Directly With No Insurance Middleman – Can You Afford 'Concierge' Medicine?

John McKay — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:00:49 +0000

Don't look now, but direct pay is fast building momentum in the medical community.

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Reproductive Parity Act Making Progress in Olympia – Forces Employers to Offer Abortion Insurance

John McKay — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:19:03 +0000

Washington businesses and insurance companies are keeping a close eye on Olympia where the controversial Reproductive Parity Act passed the House.

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Unions Hit Hard by Obamacare Costs – How Ironic!

John McKay — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:00:25 +0000

Labor Union leaders across the country are finding out what the rest of the nation already knew: Obamacare is going to cost them dearly.

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Smokers Could be Priced Out of Health Insurance by Obamacare

John McKay — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:30:50 +0000

A little-known provision in the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare) will allow insurance companies to charge premiums that are up to 50 percent higher for those who smoke.

Starting next Jan. 1,

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Washington's Abortion Insurance Bill to Have Public Hearing Jan. 31

John McKay — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:20:41 +0000

It will probably be a heated discussion in Olympia.

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Obamacare Already Running Into Funding Problems – Penalty Cheaper than Insurance!

John McKay — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:45:54 +0000

Even at its highest point in a few years, the penalty -- or tax as the Supreme Court ruled it was -- for Obamacare is, or will be, cheaper than buying insurance. Why is this causing issues for funding Obamacare?

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Obama Asks Doctors to Inquire About Guns

John McKay — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:17:51 +0000

Several of Obama's 23 points he'll consider for controlling guns use the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) to snoop about your guns.

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Obamacare Tax Means Your Kids' Braces Got More Expensive

John McKay — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:41:18 +0000

"Brace" yourself for sticker shock at the orthodontist.

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Washington Lawmakers Want Mandatory Abortion Insurance in the Reproductive Parity Act

John McKay — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:35:55 +0000

When the Washington Legislature convenes in Olympia, 10 lawmakers will be pushing Senate Bill 5009 -- one of the most controversial pieces of legislation ever.

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Retail Giant Hobby Lobby Defies Obamacare Over 'Morning After Pill' on Christian Principles

John McKay — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:00:51 +0000

Hobby Lobby, the popular arts and crafts chain, has thrown down the gauntlet to the Obama administration.
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Wow! Dominos Pizza Founder Sues Government Over Obamacare

John McKay — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:00:50 +0000

He says it violates his constitutional rights.
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Supreme Court Opens Door to New Obamacare Challenge As Early As Summer

John McKay — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:30:55 +0000

The challenge to Obamacare is not dead just yet.
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Restaurants Pledge to Raise Prices to Cover Costs of Obamacare

John McKay — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:00:45 +0000

If you hit one of the 40 Denny's Restaurants in Florida, or any of the national Hurricane Grill & Wings, prices will be going up due to health care.
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The Proposed $1.6 Trillion in Tax Hikes Already Threatening Jobs

John McKay — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:09:18 +0000

As we lurch towards the fiscal cliff Obama is sticking to calls for massive tax hikes.
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Watch Out for 5 New Obamacare Taxes to Hit the Middle Class in 2013

John McKay — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:00:07 +0000

So much for his talk of taxing the rich. Obama's new health care taxes will mostly impact middle-class Americans and many seniors.
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