Why Nearly Half Of The Obamacare Co-Ops Have Folded

Looking for health insurance? Enrollment season is here, and here’s what you need to know:

As open enrollment begins for the health exchanges, one development that’s turning into a concern is the collapse of a number of alternative insurance plans known as co-ops. KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey joins PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff to answer real Americans’ questions about shopping for coverage.

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<h2>Why Nearly Half Of The Obamacare Co-Ops Have Folded</h2>
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			November 2, 2015		</time>
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