my state did not buy into extending medicaid benefits. i am disabled and my income is fixed. . i have insurance at present and am paying (out of pocket) blue cross blue shield of alabama (bcbs) $250/month. in 2014 my bcbs is scheduled to go up to $570. because when i became ill i had no choice but to live off of my savings i have no other financial income -- just the disability. what alternative is there for me in my circumstances?
if your state is not expanding medicaid you'll want to check the marketplace to see if you qualify for a subsidy to lower your insurance costs. start the process at healthcare. gov. you can also enter your information in webmd's calculator to get a good idea of the financial help you may be eligible for at: <link>.