Open Enrollment: Only 2 Weeks Left for Jan 1st Coverage (Video)

On Monday, November 2, 2015, Errol Pierre sat down with Arise America’s news anchor, Debbye Turner Bell to discuss the tips for the Open Enrollment seasons since the deadline for January 1st coverage is December 15th; only 2 weeks away. Tip #1: Understand the Health Options Available to you for 2016 Every year health companies make changes to their …

¡Pura Vida! Healthcare

In a recent trip to Jaco Beach, Costa Rica I was awestruck by the beauty of the country as well as the Costa Rican way of life. The term “Pura Vida” (pronounces poo-rah vee-dah) translates to pure life; an expression natives use to describe their way of living. What I soon discovered is this term encompasses …

Who Will Still Lack Insurance Coverage in 2016?

The Briefing Room has written in the past about the millions of Americans who have signed up for coverage since the passing of the Affordable Care Act. However, as the country gears up for its third year of coverage, questions still remain around those who are yet to sign up. Recent Gallup-Healthways polls show that the uninsured …

2nd State Goes “Basic” with Health Plans

The Affordable Care Act passed  on March 23, 2010, however not all sections of the law are in place across all 50 states. One such provision of the law is Section 1331, the Basic Health Program. This is an optional program for states that wish to offer even more affordable health coverage to uninsured Americans. All states offer …