Deadline nears for health care coverage
The enrollment deadline for residents to sign up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act in the individual marketplace is Saturday, Dec. 15.
People can view their options and choose a plan that best fits the needs of their family through the federal exchange at healthcare.gov, by calling (800) 318-2596, through Get Covered Illinois at getcovered.illinois.gov or by calling (866) 311-1119.
In Illinois, a family of four earning less than $104,000 might be eligible for subsidies to offset the cost of insurance. To see how much you might save, go to healthcare.gov/lower-costs.
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