Fees charged to insurance helpers by @GovWalker criticized:
More regulations from Big Wisconsin Walker Government---damm!
Fees charged to insurance helpers by @GovWalker criticized:
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...Those who want to help people decipher the new health insurance marketplace when it comes online Oct. 1 must pay a number of fees as required by Gov. Scott Walker's administration, charges advocates say is deterring involvement.
The cost is even higher for those who can't take advantage of free training offered through the Wisconsin insurance commissioner's office. Online training courses run around $150, which is on top of the $75 fee for a required exam. Those who want to be certified as official "navigators," not just "certified application counselors," also must pay $39 for a background check and fingerprinting, as well as a $75 state licensing fee.
Wisconsin is not alone in charging the fees, as many other states with Republican governors are doing it. In states where support for the Affordable Care Act is stronger, the fees aren't being assessed.
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