Healthcare website experiencing problems as deadline looms

Author: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration said some people trying to sign up for health insurance ahead of a looming deadline are getting snagged by technical difficulties.

Administration spokeswoman Katie Hill said some have not been able to get their income information electronically verified. That is crucial because the amount of financial assistance to help pay premiums is based on people’s income.

The IRS handles income verification for the HealthCare.gov website.

The glitch seemed to be affecting people with new applications. People who previously submitted their income details but had not completed the final step of picking a plan were able to do so.

Hill said people affected by the glitch will still be able to apply.

The deadline in the 37 states served by HealthCare.gov is 2:59 a.m. Eastern time Monday.

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