News from the Unaffordable Care Act

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People choosing between food and insurance.

People are choosing between groceries and health insurance. People are worried about going bankrupt if they get sick. News10NBC is hearing dilemma after dilemma from New Yorkers signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The federal government announced this week it was extending the latest deadline. News10NBC has learned that the March 31 cutoff stands and if you miss it, you could be fined.
A lot of people have been complaining on News10NBC’s Facebook page about facing a fine if they don’t sign-up for health insurance. Many say they can’t afford the premiums or the deductibles and it would be cheaper to stay uninsured and pay the penalty.
The free clinic at St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center always has a steady stream of patients. The director says the Affordable Care Act will never put them out of business, even though everyone is supposed to have insurance and their own doctor. There will always be people who need care but can’t afford it.

News10NBC's Special Report: Affordable Care Act | WHEC.com

 

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I guess the fact that I used an NBC station as the source served as a preemptive strike on the Fox haters.