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Need for help enrolling in health care insurance increases

Counselors at centers help people navigate new law, insurance plans

With the deadline approaching to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Healthcare Act, the crowds at enrollment centers are increasing. The enrollment center at the Dane County Jobs Center has seen a spike in interest in the program in March.

Affordable Care Act phone bank

We are less than two weeks away from the deadline for enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act.

Beating the health care deadline

Don't wait until the last minute

The deadline for enrolling for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act is just a little more than a month away. It's time to get going.

Health care providers concerned about continuing coverage

Providers believe families will still need help even with Affordable Care Act

Two health care providers that work with families with little or no income expressed concern about being able to continue providing benefits and how the Affordable Care Act will impact them.

County to offer resources during federal exchange signup

Federal exchange enrollment starts Oct. 1

The countdown to the start of the Affordable Care Act continues as Dane County leaders and public health officials took time Wednesday to explain how people can sign up for the federal exchanges.

Advocates warn of Affordable Care Act scams

State setting up regional enrollment networks of certified people to help

A warning for those looking to sign up for health insurance under the new federal exchanges starting Oct. 1 -- don't be fooled by scam artists who say they want to help you out.