Monthly Archives: December 2013

Health Reform by Gwen O’Shea

Posted on December 31, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

Here is a reminder of what Health Reform is all about!  It is a slide presentation by Gwen O’Shea: SP2 presentation

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How an Insurance Agent, Broker or Navigator Can Help You Sign Up for Obamacare

Posted on December 29, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

Here is more helpful stuff on agents, brokers and navigators!  They can make the process easier by determining whether you qualify for subsidies helping you compare plan prices and coverage details, while explaining any complicated features or terms recommending plans … Continue reading →

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Testimonials from Suffolk county: It is not all bad!

Posted on December 29, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

I signed up through the NY state website.  It was the easiest thing I’ve ever done in this realm. Particularly, as an independent contractor — In the past, I’d tried several times to navigate their labyrinthian website — finally giving … Continue reading →

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Mental Health and the ACA

Posted on December 28, 2013 by maidstonejewelry

Those of us with experience, either as patients or health care providers, in the field of mental health may wonder what the ACA provides towards better mental health.  Truly, sometimes I wonder at the sorry state of this branch of … Continue reading →

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Navigators in Suffolk County

Posted on December 25, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

Nassau Suffolk County Hospital Council has a nice website.  They provide navigator services for those wanting to sign up for health insurance (ACA or Obamacare).  Need health insurance?  Click on this link, or call 631-656-9783 or 631-435-3000 You can sign … Continue reading →

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ACA and the Middle Class

Posted on December 24, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

So will the ACA really frustrate the middle class?  A nice analysis of what you get for your money and a retort to a misleading NYTimes article is this piece: “The ACA Will Help, Not ‘Frustrate’ the Middle Class” by … Continue reading →

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Time to Review the ACA

Posted on December 22, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

The ACA (Obamacare) is getting a bad rap these days because of the flawed roll out of the website and the fact that a small percentage of current policy holders have had their insurances cancelled supposedly because they don’t measure … Continue reading →

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