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Health Insurance Premiums Jump

Health Insurance Premiums Jump

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Those needing to buy health insurance through the federal marketplace are seeing premium sticker shock. Omaha Insurance Agent Art Jetter says most policies through the marketplace have double digit increases…..

Jetter says off-marketplace premiums are up anywhere from 9% to 10%. He says there actually has been a decrease in premium prices for some small business policies. He says for those not wanting to carry insurance the penalty has increased this year as well. The fee for not having insurance is $695 for adults and $347 per child under 18 with a maximum of $2.085….

Jetter says those who do not purchase coverage through the exchange can expect to see an increase of 9% to 10%.

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