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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTried to apply for Obamacare - the system is overwhelmed
How can this be if it is so "unpopular" and "bad for 'Merica"?
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Tried to apply for Obamacare - the system is overwhelmed (Original Post)
jpak
Oct 2013
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notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)1. it doesn't go live until 9am
frazzled
(18,402 posts)2. Take your time, people: insurance won't be usable til January
Please, don't go buying something on a whim today. Explore all the options, get advice, work out the numbers, and take your time choosing. Although you can purchase a policy today, it won't go into effect until Jan. 1.
flpoljunkie
(26,184 posts)4. Excellent advice. Have read Silver Plan is the 'best bang for the buck' if you can afford payments.
That is, in comparison, to the Bronze and Gold and Platinum Plans.
durablend
(7,467 posts)3. Different message this time...
Important: Your account couldnt be created at this time. The combination of the first name, last name, and email address aren't unique.
Hmmm....
flpoljunkie
(26,184 posts)5. Did you try calling healthcare.gov?
1-800-318-2596