Like your health-care policy? You may be losing it

WASHINGTON (AP) — State insurance regulators say many people who buy their own health insurance could get surprises this fall: cancellation notices because their policies aren't up to the basic standards of President Barack Obama's overhaul.

These people, and some small businesses, will have to find replacement plans — and that has some state officials worried about consumer confusion.

The changes don't seem to square with one of the president's promises: "If you like your health-care plan, you'll be able to keep your health-care plan."

But supporters of the overhaul are betting that consumers won't object once they realize that the new coverage they will get is better than current bare-bones plans.

Large employer plans that cover most workers and their families are unlikely to be affected.