Study: Half who now buy own health plan to get aid

By Ricardo AlonsoZaldivar

Published August 14, 2013 11:16am ET

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Study: Half who now buy own health plan to get aid — FILE - In this June 8, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama listens as Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks in Wheaton, Md. About half the people who now buy their own health insurance_ and potentially face higher premiums next year under President Barack Obamaâs health care law_ would qualify for federal tax credits to offset rate shock, according to a new private study. Many others, however, earn too much money to be eligible for help, and could end up paying more. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) | Alex Brandon

WASHINGTON (AP) — About half the people who now buy their own health insurance — and potentially would face higher premiums next year under President Barack Obama’s health care law — would qualify for federal tax credits to offset rate shock, according to a new private study.

Many other people, however, earn too much money to be eligible for help, and could end up paying more.

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