2018 Obamacare Changes

Written By Pamela Bernal

How GOP tax bill’s Obamacare changes will affect health care and consumers:

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said “Obamacare is being repealed.” That’s not technically correct, though some worry that eliminating the requirement that people who don’t get health insurance pay a penalty may weaken Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act.

Here are a few things to know about how eliminating the penalty, a change that’s part of the tax bill awaiting Trump’s signature, will affect consumers and the health care system:

Don’t cancel your health insurance yet

The tax bill doesn’t eliminate the penalty until 2019. That means that those who forgo health insurance for 2018 could still face a penalty. The penalty for not having health insurance this year is $695 per adult or 2.5 percent of household income, whichever is greater.

Please call us if you have any questions or for help working with and navigating the 2018-2019 healthcare marketplace.

You can reach me at 925-552-7077 Office or 925-785-1161 Mobile.

Or email me at info@bernalinsurance.com.

This is a republished excerpt. Read more here at the article’s original source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-obamacare-insurance-penalty-repeal-1221-story.html

Pamela Bernal

Pam is an Alumni of Loyola Marymount University. She resides in the East Bay with her husband and has four grown children. Pam has been an Independent Insurance Broker for over 25 years - who specializes in Employee Benefits, Dental, Health and Life Insurance. Additionally, she is an expert in Medicare Coverage and Options available those clients transitioning into their retirement years.

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