Obama responds to angry consumers by offering extension on private insurance

Obama responds to angry consumers by offering extension on private insurance
Obama responds to angry consumers by offering extension on private insurance

Obama responds to angry consumers by offering extension on private insurance

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President Obama announced Thursday that people with plans that fall outside the guidelines of the Affordable Care Act will get to keep their plans-at least for now. His reversal comes in response to political pressure for what some are calling failed promises, and a Website that’s been plagued by technical glitches. What does this latest change mean for consumers? Crain’s Chicago Business health care reporter Kristen Schorsch answers your questions about this move and lingering ACA issues. Photo: Flickr/Andrew Aliferis