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So the government didn't shut down. Now what happens? w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American Progress
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Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30. Bobby Kogan of Center for American Progress talks about what changes are in that budget, what happens next, and how it will affect you.
Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices and Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.
This episode includes more about changes proposed to open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act for next year, how to appeal when your Medicare Advantage plan denies your insurance claim or prior authorization, how the Medicare versus Medicare Advantage open enrollment periods work, and when do you become eligible for Medicare.
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