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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT CHECK UP: Exceptions To Signing Up Late
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT CHECK UP: Exceptions To Signing Up Late
SPOKANE, Wash. - The deadline has passed to sign up for coverage on the state exchanges, but there are a couple of exceptions to the rule.More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - The deadline has passed to sign up for coverage on the state exchanges, but there are a couple of exceptions to the rule. KHQ talked with Curt Fackler from better health together about people who still can enroll for coverage. You want to have the social security numbers of everyone in your immediate family.More >>Poll: Negative View Of Health Rollout Eases
Poll: Negative View Of Health Rollout Eases
WASHINGTON (AP) - Even though the government's health care website may be fixed, a new poll finds that President Barack Obama's insurance markets haven't impressed most consumers.More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - Even though the government's health care website may be fixed, a new poll finds that President Barack Obama's insurance markets haven't impressed most consumers.
More >>Health Care Signups: More Older Americans So Far
Health Care Signups: More Older Americans So Far
WASHINGTON (AP) - Younger people went for President Barack Obama at election time, but will they buy his health insurance?More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - Younger people went for President Barack Obama at election time, but will they buy his health insurance?
More >>Roberts Refuses To Grant Obamacare Emergency Stay
Roberts Refuses To Grant Obamacare Emergency Stay
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has refused a group of doctors' request to block implementation of the nation's new health care law.More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has refused a group of doctors' request to block implementation of the nation's new health care law.More >>Skimpy Health Law Plans Leave Some 'Underinsured'
Skimpy Health Law Plans Leave Some 'Underinsured'
WASHINGTON (AP) - If you know people who are working for just a little money and struggling with medical bills, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul may sound like the answer to their problems.More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - If you know people who are working for just a little money and struggling with medical bills, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul may sound like the answer to their problems.More >>OBAMACARE: Adding A New Baby To Plan Not Easy
OBAMACARE: Adding A New Baby To Plan Not Easy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Another quirk has surfaced with the Obama administration's new health insurance system: There's no easy way to update your coverage for a new baby and other common life events.More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - Another quirk has surfaced with the Obama administration's new health insurance system: There's no easy way to update your coverage for a new baby and other common life events.More >>Federal Health Market Surpasses 1 Million Signups
Federal Health Market Surpasses 1 Million Signups
HONOLULU (AP) - The Obama administration says that following a December surge more than 1.1 million people have now enrolled for health insurance through the federal government's improved website.More >>HONOLULU (AP) - The Obama administration says that following a December surge more than 1.1 million people have now enrolled for health insurance through the federal government's improved website.More >>Obama Signs Up Through DC Health Care Exchange
Obama Signs Up Through DC Health Care Exchange
HONOLULU (AP) - In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges created by his health care overhaul.More >>HONOLULU (AP) - In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges created by his health care overhaul.More >>UPDATE: Last-Minute Insurance Shoppers Given Grace Period
UPDATE: Last-Minute Insurance Shoppers Given Grace Period
CHICAGO (AP) - Monday's deadline for signing up for insurance under the new health care law has effectively been extended through Tuesday in case of heavy demand on the government website.More >>CHICAGO (AP) - Monday's deadline for signing up for insurance under the new health care law has effectively been extended through Tuesday in case of heavy demand on the government website.More >>OBAMACARE UPDATE: New Data Released On Health Exchange Enrollees
OBAMACARE UPDATE: New Data Released On Health Exchange Enrollees
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State officials say that the number of people signing up for private insurance on the state's new health exchange have increased significantly since the health exchange went online in October.More >>OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State officials say that the number of people signing up for private insurance on the state's new health exchange have increased significantly since the health exchange went online in October.More >>Health Website Woes Force Extension For Sickest
Health Website Woes Force Extension For Sickest
WASHINGTON (AP) - Technology problems with President Barack Obama's health care website are forcing the administration to extend a federal insurance plan for some of the sickest patients by a month.More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - Technology problems with President Barack Obama's health care website are forcing the administration to extend a federal insurance plan for some of the sickest patients by a month.More >>Updated Healthcare.gov Gets Mixed Reviews
Updated Healthcare.gov Gets Mixed Reviews
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Consumers are reporting a mix of successes and failures as they try logging onto the updated healthcare.gov site.More >>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Consumers are reporting a mix of successes and failures as they try logging onto the updated healthcare.gov site.More >>Obama Tries To Move Past Health Care Website Woes, Avoid January Enrollment Snafus
Obama Tries To Move Past Health Care Website Woes, Avoid January Enrollment Snafus
KHQ.COM - The Obama administration is trying to move past the woes of its health care website.
More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is trying to move past the woes of its health care website by launching a two-pronged strategy aimed at avoiding enrollment snafus come January while trying to refocus attention on the broader benefits of the law.More >>White House: 375,000 Visits To Health Care Website
White House: 375,000 Visits To Health Care Website
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the government's health care website received 375,000 visitors on Monday by noon.More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the government's health care website received 375,000 visitors on Monday by noon.More >>
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Need Help Finding A New Healthcare Plan? Get Assistance Here.
Need Help Finding A New Healthcare Plan? Get Assistance Here.
Need help selecting a new healthcare plan? Get assistance from http://www.i-pan.org.More >>Need help selecting a new healthcare plan? Get assistance from http://www.i-pan.org.More >>Info on ACA Business Penalties
Info on ACA Business Penalties
The Affordable Care Act does not require businesses to provide health benefits to their workers, but larger employers face penalties if they don't make affordable coverage available.
More >>The Affordable Care Act does not require businesses to provide health benefits to their workers, but larger employers face penalties if they don't make affordable coverage available.
More >>Affordable Care Act E-Cards
Affordable Care Act E-Cards
Nudge your friends and family to sign up for the Affordable Care Act - send them an e-Card.More >>Nudge your friends and family to sign up for the Affordable Care Act - send them an e-Card.
More >>Apple Health Dental Information (Medicaid)
Apple Health Dental Information (Medicaid)
Because of the Affordable Care Act, more people will be able to get preventive care, like check-ups and cancer screenings, treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and many other health care services they need to stay healthy.More >>Delta Dental (Private Insurance)
Delta Dental (Private Insurance)
Delta Dental wants to make your decision easier by demystifying the process of selecting a dental insurance plan.More >>Mysmile Dental (Discount Plan)
Mysmile Dental (Discount Plan)
Modern dentistry made affordable.More >>Community Informational Meetings At Spokane County Libraries
Community Informational Meetings At Spokane County Libraries
Spokane County Library District announces a series of informational sessions designed to help you learn about the new way to get health insurance.More >>Spokane County Library District announces a series of informational sessions designed to help you learn about the new way to get health insurance.More >>More Information About Medicaid Expansion and the Affordable Care Act In Washington
More Information About Medicaid Expansion and the Affordable Care Act In Washington
More Information About Medicaid Expansion and the Affordable Care Act In WashingtonMore >>WA Medicaid Income Chart (PDF)
WA Medicaid Income Chart (PDF)
WA Medicaid Income Chart (PDF).More >>Affordable Care Act Fact Sheets
Affordable Care Act Fact Sheets
Various fact sheets about the Affordable Care Act and the various demographics they apply to.
More >>Various fact sheets about the Affordable Care Act and the various demographics they apply to.More >>Affordable Care Act Subsidy Calculator
Affordable Care Act Subsidy Calculator
This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges.More >>This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges (or "Marketplaces") created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).More >>Washington Healthplan Finder
Washington Healthplan Finder
Washington Healthplanfinder, is a new way to help you find, compare and select a quality health insurance plan that is right for you.More >>Washington Healthplanfinder, is a new way to help you find, compare and select a quality health insurance plan that is right for you, your family and your budget.More >>HealthCare.gov
HealthCare.gov
Health insurance marketplace, Affordable Care Act information site.More >>Health insurance marketplace, Affordable Care Act information site.More >>
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Dozens turn out for Olympic Day at Spokane BMX
Dozens turn out for Olympic Day at Spokane BMX
Dozens of kids and parents in Spokane kicked off the day celebrating International Olympic Day by taking to a new sport; BMX bike riding. 2008 summer Olympic bronze medalist Donny Robinson, who created the program, was at the track Saturday morning teaching kids as young as six years old how to ride a bike BMX style.
More >>Dozens of kids and parents in Spokane kicked off the day celebrating International Olympic Day by taking to a new sport; BMX bike riding. 2008 summer Olympic bronze medalist Donny Robinson, who created the program, was at the track Saturday morning teaching kids as young as six years old how to ride a bike BMX style.
More >>Retired Spokane firefighter killed in ultralight crash remembered by family and friends
Retired Spokane firefighter killed in ultralight crash remembered by family and friends
Ronny Weston (PHOTO: Facebook)
Cheney, Wash. Many including family and friends loved 64-year-old Ron Weston. He had a passion for making people laugh and lived a life full of adventure. Ron was also a Spokane firefighter and was the oldest recruit at the time. He was 45 years old and only retired five years ago after serving 14 years fighting fires. Many who knew Ron, knew he had a creative side. He loved building rat rods and sculpting anything out of metal. He sculpted this dragon which actually can breathe fire...
More >>Cheney, Wash. Many including family and friends loved 64-year-old Ron Weston. He had a passion for making people laugh and lived a life full of adventure. Ron was also a Spokane firefighter and was the oldest recruit at the time. He was 45 years old and only retired five years ago after serving 14 years fighting fires. Many who knew Ron, knew he had a creative side. He loved building rat rods and sculpting anything out of metal. He sculpted this dragon which actually can breathe fire...
More >>Protests, rallies ensue during immigration situation
Protests, rallies ensue during immigration situation
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McALLEN (AP) - The Latest on the separation of immigrant children from their parents following President Donald Trump's order allowing them to remain with their parents.
More >>McALLEN (AP) - The Latest on the separation of immigrant children from their parents following President Donald Trump's order allowing them to remain with their parents.
More >>Update: Driver in CdA crash arrested for DUI, possession of meth
Update: Driver in CdA crash arrested for DUI, possession of meth
Idaho State Police arrested a man for felony DUI and possession of methamphetamine after responding to an injury crash Saturday morning. The rollover crash happened around 10 a.m. on US-95 near Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d'Alene, with authorities tweeting out a picture of the rollover crash.
More >>Idaho State Police arrested a man for felony DUI and possession of methamphetamine after responding to an injury crash Saturday morning. The rollover crash happened around 10 a.m. on US-95 near Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d'Alene, with authorities tweeting out a picture of the rollover crash.
More >>Estimated 230,000 gallons of oil spilled in Iowa train derailment
Estimated 230,000 gallons of oil spilled in Iowa train derailment
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DOON, Iowa (AP) - A railroad official says 14 of 32 derailed oil tanker cars in the northwest corner of Iowa dumped an estimated 230,000 gallons (870,619 liters) of crude oil into floodwaters, with some making its way to nearby rivers. BNSF spokesman Andy Williams confirmed the details Saturday.
More >>DOON, Iowa (AP) - A railroad official says 14 of 32 derailed oil tanker cars in the northwest corner of Iowa dumped an estimated 230,000 gallons (870,619 liters) of crude oil into floodwaters, with some making its way to nearby rivers. BNSF spokesman Andy Williams confirmed the details Saturday.
More >>Police: Meridian officer shoots, kills man who pulled out handgun
Police: Meridian officer shoots, kills man who pulled out handgun
MERIDIAN, Idaho (AP) - Authorities in southwestern Idaho say a Meridian police officer shot and killed a man who said he wasn't going back to jail and pulled a handgun from his waistband. Meridian police say officers at about 12:20 p.m. Saturday responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a knife.
More >>MERIDIAN, Idaho (AP) - Authorities in southwestern Idaho say a Meridian police officer shot and killed a man who said he wasn't going back to jail and pulled a handgun from his waistband. Meridian police say officers at about 12:20 p.m. Saturday responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a knife.
More >>Vinnie Paul, co-founder, drummer of Pantera, dies at 54
Vinnie Paul, co-founder, drummer of Pantera, dies at 54
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(AP) - Vinnie Paul, co-founder and drummer of metal band Pantera, has died at 54. Pantera's official Facebook page posted a statement early Saturday announcing his death. The label of Hellyeah, his most recent group, confirmed the death but neither statement mentioned Paul's cause of death.
More >>(AP) - Vinnie Paul, co-founder and drummer of metal band Pantera, has died at 54. Pantera's official Facebook page posted a statement early Saturday announcing his death. The label of Hellyeah, his most recent group, confirmed the death but neither statement mentioned Paul's cause of death.
More >>Virginia restaurant refuses service to White House Press Secretary
Virginia restaurant refuses service to White House Press Secretary
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WASHINGTON (AP) - White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in a tweet that she was booted from a Virginia restaurant because she works for President Donald Trump. She becomes just the latest administration official to experience a brusque welcome in a public setting.
More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in a tweet that she was booted from a Virginia restaurant because she works for President Donald Trump. She becomes just the latest administration official to experience a brusque welcome in a public setting.
More >>Trump says must be 'very strong' on immigration
Trump says must be 'very strong' on immigration
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Photo: The White House
LAS VEGAS (AP) - President Donald Trump says he has to be "very strong" on immigration. Trump spoke Saturday about immigration during an address at the Nevada GOP convention in Las Vegas. He did not mention the policy he recently rescinded that led to families and children being separated when apprehended for illegally crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
More >>LAS VEGAS (AP) - President Donald Trump says he has to be "very strong" on immigration. Trump spoke Saturday about immigration during an address at the Nevada GOP convention in Las Vegas. He did not mention the policy he recently rescinded that led to families and children being separated when apprehended for illegally crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
More >>Central Idaho city eyes avalanche-zone rental homes
Central Idaho city eyes avalanche-zone rental homes
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KETCHUM, Idaho (AP) - Officials in the central Idaho town of Ketchum have approved doing an inventory of homes within avalanche zones not engineered to withstand avalanches and discussing the appropriate restrictions as rentals. The Idaho Mountain Express reports that the Ketchum City Council on Monday approved the inventory work by city workers.
More >>KETCHUM, Idaho (AP) - Officials in the central Idaho town of Ketchum have approved doing an inventory of homes within avalanche zones not engineered to withstand avalanches and discussing the appropriate restrictions as rentals. The Idaho Mountain Express reports that the Ketchum City Council on Monday approved the inventory work by city workers.
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