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Obama health care overhaul on track to hit 7 million sign-ups target
Also, the new markets do not have a monopoly on health insurance. People not already covered by an employer or a government program can comply with the insurance mandate by buying a policy directly from an insurer. They will just have to pay the full premium themselves, although in a few states there may be an exception to that rule as well.
Supporters of the law held their breath early Monday when the website was taken down.
In Oakton, Virginia., enrollment counselor Rachel Klein said she noticed the website was running slowly.
“We all came into it understanding that today was going to be challenging,” said Klein. “We’re all relieved that there’s going to be a little extra time for people.”
House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said Monday that Republicans remain committed to repealing Obama’s law.
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