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Why you might be paying more for you individual health insurance
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Jul 21, 2014
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Why you might be paying more for you individual health insurance
Recent national surveys suggest a majority of Americans who bought health insurance for the first time under the Affordable Care Act are happy they did so, but many saw increase in insurance costs.
Veterinarian Charlie Lisky observes the movements of one of his equine patients.
Veterinarian Charlie Lisky observes the movements of one of his equine patients.
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Recent national surveys suggest a majority of Americans who bought health insurance for the first time under the Affordable Care Act are happy they did so, but many saw increase in insurance costs.

Recent national surveys suggest a majority of Americans who bought health insurance for the first time under the Affordable Care Act are happy they did so. The polls also indicate most are happy with what they're paying for their coverage.

But as Southern California Public Radio's Stephanie O'Neill discovered, there are many who aren't so pleased,  thanks to an unwelcome increase in their insurance costs.