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More Michiganders sign up for health insurance through Obamacare

Steve Carmody
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Michigan Radio

New federal numbers show 70,000 more Michiganders signed up for health insurance through Obamacare this year compared to last year. 

Roughly 88% of the 341,000 are getting a federal subsidy. But the U.S. Supreme Court will decide soon if those subsidies are legal.  

“It could be a real hardship for folks that are now banking on those subsidies to help drive down the cost,” says Erin Knott, state director for Enroll America.

Next week, a special limited Obamacare enrollment period will begin for people who face a federal tax penalty for not having health insurance. 

Steve Carmody has been a reporter for Michigan Public since 2005. Steve previously worked at public radio and television stations in Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky, and also has extensive experience in commercial broadcasting.
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