White House readies health insurance renewal extension: sources

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/us-usa-healthcare-idUSBREA2403U20140305

White House readies health insurance renewal extension: sources
By David Morgan
WASHINGTON Tue Mar 4, 2014 7:53pm EST

(Reuters) - The Obama administration will allow consumers to extend health insurance plans that fail to comply with President Barack Obama's healthcare law beyond 2014, according to three people familiar with the matter.

In a move that could help Democrats avoid a repeat of last autumn's public outcry over canceled health policies, administration officials are expected to announce the change within the next few days, according to the sources.

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the administration has considered a number of alternatives and could opt to allow renewals of up to three years, which could postpone a new round of cancellations until after the 2016 presidential election.

The administration on Tuesday said it had nothing to announce.

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