Not Even the Tech Savvy Can Figure Out the Obamacare Site

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quote: “Through a week spent online, in livechats, and on the phone, I haven’t made it past the log-in phase.”

their: FORBES CONTRIBUTOR

their_title: A Tech Savvy Millennial’s Wasted Week Spent Test-Crashing The Obama Exchanges

their_url: http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2013/10/21/a-tech-savvy-millennials-wasted-week-spent-test-crashing-the-obama-exchanges/

their_copy: I am the target demographic for Obamacare. While I currently have insurance through my law school, it won’t last after I graduate. I am hopeful I’ll receive health care through my employer, but I haven’t made it this far in life by making assumptions. Consequently, I decided to take the Obamacare exchange for a test-drive to see what my options might be. I have been rebuffed.

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our_copy: The Obama administration has reportedly brought in Verizon to help fix its healthcare.gov technical snafu. Let’s hope it helps because if they can’t fix it soon, more and more people are bound to feel alienated, frustrated and may just give up.

Geneva Sands is a Washington, D.C.-based producer/editor focused on national affairs and politics. Egg creams, Raleigh and pie are three of her favorite things.