Uninsured extension for Obamacare

Noting that "health care and taxes now are linked arm in arm," Covered California has extended the 2015 signup deadline for the uninsured who admit they were clueless about penalties for not having health-care coverage. The state Obamacare operation's move -- the second extension of 2015 -- mirrors one by the federal government. Both extensions had been expected due to lobbying by lawmakers and consumer advocates. "Many people who ... (More)

Calif. subsidies average $5,200

About 800,000 California households have received federal subsidies under Obamacare, with an estimated average of $5,200 in assistance, Covered California reports. That comes to about $436 per month per household, the state Obamacare operation said. "The assistance provided through the Affordable Care Act helped bring health coverage within reach for more than a million people, and it changed lives across the state," said Covered ... (More)