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Strong Push for Final ACA Sign Up in South Dakota

Strong Push for Final ACA Sign Up in South Dakota

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The final deadline for people to sign up for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act is approaching.
Jennifer Grassrope is a navigator, with the Rural Office of Community Services, based in Lake Andes……….

The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has been the repeal target of President Trump and Congressional republicans. Grassrope says that talk has not scared people away from the program….

Grassrope says the debate over the future of the program seems to be pushing people to make their decisions…..

Grassrope says coverage will become effective on March first for people that sign up by the end of the month.

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