Buyer Beware: New Cheaper Insurance Policies May Have Big Coverage Gaps

If you’re looking for cheaper health insurance, a whole host of new options will hit the market starting Tuesday. But the new plans – known as short-term, limited-duration insurance — may not pay for the medical care you need. Short-term policies are regulated by the states, so they don’t have to comply with the consumer protections laid out in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). (Alison Kodjak, National Public Radio)

       

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