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Millions Opt to Pay Fine, Refuse to Buy Health Insurance

Although 2.5 million new customers bought insurance through HealthCare.Gov after open enrollment began November 1, 10.5 million people eligible to buy coverage remained uninsured, according to the Obama Administration. One salient reason for the underenrollment may be that people opt to pay the fine for remaining uninsured rather that ante up the huge sums for insurance.

Stressed young woman with hands in hair (Image Source via AP Images)