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Kate Belz


Countdown to Affordable Care Act: Jan. 1 marks next milestone in new health insurance marketplace

Newly insured through Obamacare? Considering it? A few things to remember: There is no such thing as an "Obamacare" card. The insurance cards that come with plans bought through the exchanges will not look like Medicare cards, but like regular private insurance cards -- with a BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna or United logo. "If you are in Network S, you are in Network S, whether you purchased your plan through the exchange or have it through your employer," said BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee spokesman Gary Tanner. The traditional insurance billing process will apply based on deductibles and co-pays.