Today is deadline for next year’s Obamacare signups

Today is the deadline to sign up for health insurance under Obamacare that will go into effect at the start of the year.

Kevin Counihan, CEO of healthcare.gov said the deadline is midnight tonight to sign up for insurance for the full year.

Kevin Counihan on signups

Counihan said that there is a penalty for those who can afford healthcare, but choose not to sign up for any coverage.

Kevin Counihan on penalties