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Open Enrollment For The Affordable Care Act Ends This Weekend With 10 Million Americans Insured
The Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment period ends on February 15th and 10 million people have already signed up or been automatically re-enrolled in federal and state-run marketplaces since November. If you haven’t already done so, log on to HealthCare.gov this weekend to sign up for a plan or shop around to make sure your current plan is still the best fit for you. At least 2.4 million people have signed up through state run exchanges, and more than 7.75 million people have signed up in the 37 states that use the federally-facilitated exchange. Here are just a few highlights of the 2015 enrollment period so far:
- Almost 9 in 10 qualify for tax credits. 87 percent of people, or close to 6.5 million, who have signed up for a 2015 plan through the federal marketplace qualify for an advance premium tax credit.
- Tax credits reduce monthly premium costs by almost 75 percent. The average premium tax credit is $268 a month and on average covers 72 percent of an individual’s monthly premium.
- Most people could pay less than $100 a month. Nearly 80 percent of people have the option of choosing a plan with a monthly premium of $100 or less. The average monthly premium for those enrolled in the federal marketplace is $105.
- Tax credits will save individuals over $1 billion a month. The advance tax credits will reduce premium costs by over $1 billion a month.
Despite the fact that millions of Americans finally have access to quality, affordable health insurance, ideologically-motivated Republicans are working to take that away for political gain. A few weeks ago the House voted to repeal the law for the 56th time. And the Supreme Court case King v. Burwell, which we’ve written about before, threatens to strip the premium tax credits from the millions of Americans enrolled in the federally facilitated exchange, which would cause a ripple effect that could destroy the entire health care system.
A report by the Urban Institute breaks down the characteristics of the people most likely to lose access to health care if the Supreme Court rules against the law, and found that those most likely to lose their credits are white, single adults living in the South. It is important to note that while the Supreme Court case could make insurance unaffordable for millions, it currently has no effect on people’s ability to receive tax credits. So if you have yet to visit HealthCare.gov to enroll or renew a current plan, be sure to log before February 15th.
BOTTOM LINE: Millions of Americans have already taken advantage of open enrollment and reaped the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. Nevertheless, ideologically-driven conservatives continue to attempt to dismantle the law with no regard for the devastating consequences that would have on millions of
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FDA/USDA ~~~ Alerts & Safety ~~~ February 2015 p2
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 024-2015, Ohio Firm Recalls Salami Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse (Jan 30, 2015).
02/13/2015 05:31 PM EST
Hanbit Enterprises, Inc. dba Jack and the Beanstalk is recalling Soybean Sprouts in 1lb, 1.5lb, 10 lb, and Natto plastic bags distributed up to and including February 12, 2015 with Best if Used by dates up to February 19, 2015, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer long-‐term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
02/13/2015 05:51 PM EST
Medtronic announced today that a previously communicated global voluntary recall to address an issue with certain lots of its Trellis-6 and Trellis-8 peripheral infusion systems has now been classified as a Class 1 Recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Customers were previously notified by Covidien of the recall on December 15, 2014
02/13/2015 11:15 PM EST
ATM International USA, Inc., a Torrance, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,999 pounds of boneless beef products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection.
02/12/2015 07:35 PM EST
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling two lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
02/13/2015 05:51 PM EST
Medtronic announced today that a previously communicated global voluntary recall to address an issue with certain lots of its Trellis-6 and Trellis-8 peripheral infusion systems has now been classified as a Class 1 Recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Customers were previously notified by Covidien of the recall on December 15, 2014
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 009-2015, Iowa Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens (Jan 14, 2015).
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 005-2015, Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen (Jan 8, 2015).
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 017-2015, Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Pork Products Imported Without Benefit of Inspection (Jan 21, 2015).
02/13/2015 12:41 PM EST
Moscahlades Bros Inc. of Paterson, NJ is recalling Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
02/11/2015 04:12 PM EST
Sunfood of El Cajon, CA is recalling Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus enterotoxin. The presence of Staphylococcus enterotoxins may be injurious to health and may result in staphylococcal food poisoning.
02/11/2015 03:25 PM EST
Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals (i.e. dogs) eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
02/11/2015 04:42 PM EST
Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. of Perham, MN is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 4 lb. bags of Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Tuffy’s manufactured the product for Nutrisca.
. Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 003-2015, Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Chili Product Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen (Jan 7, 2015).
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 023-2015, California Firm Recalls Chicken Stew Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection (Jan 29, 2015).
Whole Foods Markets, Inc. Recalls Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Whole Foods Markets, Inc. is recalling approximately 33,191 pounds of ready to eat products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
Whole Foods Markets, Inc. is recalling approximately 33,191 pounds of ready to eat products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
02/10/2015 07:15 PM EST
Sunrise Poultry Processors, an Alberta, Canada, establishment, is recalling approximately 2,705 pounds of poultry products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection.
02/06/2015 09:17 PM EST
Korean Food Co. of Irving Texas is recalling 8 boxes of (20 bag in each box) Go-Hang Soybean sprouts in 1 lb. and 2 lb. bags distributed Jan 30, 2015 – Feb 6, 2015 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Korean Food Co. Recalls Soybean Sprout Because of Possible Health Risk
02/06/2015 09:17 PM EST Korean Food Co. of Irving Texas is recalling 8 boxes of (20 bag in each box) Go-Hang Soybean sprouts in 1 lb. and 2 lb. bags distributed Jan 30, 2015 – Feb 6, 2015 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
02/07/2015 08:20 PM EST See’s Company of San Francisco is recalling all 8 oz Classic Red Hearts with Assorted Chocolates with bar code 737666091201 and stamped date L.A.N. 048/15 because it contains undeclared tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (e.g.: almonds, walnuts, pecans, coconut) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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Get to know Hale Woodruff … Webcast Feb.11
Getting to Know Hale Woodruff Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 7–9 PM EST Admission: Free. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Please enter through Constitution Ave doors. WEBCAST: Watch it HERE the evening of the event! • Edmund Barry Gaither, Director and Curator, Museum of the National Center for Afro-American Artists, and Special Consultant at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; • Amalia Amaki, Independent scholar and artist, Curator of the Paul R. Jones Collection at the University of Delaware The National Museum of American History is Metro accessible via Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. Exit at the Smithsonian or Federal Triangle Metro Stations. Participants may be filmed, photographed and recorded for the Smithsonian Institution’s educational and promotional uses |
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