The agencies also have drafted regulations affecting dental plans, vision plans and EAPs.

Affected consumers could use the exemption to buy catastrophic coverage.

Managers say think they're seeing a last-minute plan selection rush.

The women's health mandate and future fees have had the biggest effect.

One Web broker reports continuing HealthCare.gov problems; another teams with Walgreens to offer in-person help.

The Basic Health Program could create a Medicaid-like plan option for the working poor.

LIMRA finds few think using enrollment websites will continue to be a problem.

Employers can get the credit without a SHOP plan -- in Washington state and parts of Wisconsin.