Health insurance for $10 or less? Sacramento leaders trumpet 'the best deal in town'
Covered California provides affordable health insurance options, with two-thirds of its enrollees paying $10 or less monthly.
Uninsured Californians Are Urged to Sign Up for Subsidized Health Care. Here's How | KQED
Covered California open enrollment started Nov. 1, with record-breaking enrollment numbers and California's lowest uninsured rate, though about 1.3 million remain uninsured.
Record-Breaking Subsidies Available for Health Coverage - San Francisco Bay Times
The ACA has drastically reduced the uninsured rate in California, but 1.3 million residents remain without coverage. Open enrollment is ongoing.
Health insurance for $10 or less? Sacramento leaders trumpet 'the best deal in town'
Covered California provides affordable health insurance options, with two-thirds of its enrollees paying $10 or less monthly.
Uninsured Californians Are Urged to Sign Up for Subsidized Health Care. Here's How | KQED
Covered California open enrollment started Nov. 1, with record-breaking enrollment numbers and California's lowest uninsured rate, though about 1.3 million remain uninsured.
Record-Breaking Subsidies Available for Health Coverage - San Francisco Bay Times
The ACA has drastically reduced the uninsured rate in California, but 1.3 million residents remain without coverage. Open enrollment is ongoing.
Medicare alone may not suffice for seniors; evaluating additional options is crucial.
Medicare Part B is getting more expensive and outpacing inflation. Here's what you can expect to pay in 2025
Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles will see significant increases in 2025, impacting beneficiaries' financial planning.
Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.
Medicare changes in 2025 are expected to increase costs and limit options for older Americans, impacting their healthcare accessibility.
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15. Here's what to know
Medicare's fall open enrollment is essential for beneficiaries to ensure they have the best health plan for their medical needs.
Shopping for a 2025 Medigap policy? There may be some good news for you
Medicare beneficiaries switching to Medigap can face obstacles due to pre-existing conditions, but termination of their Medicare Advantage plans guarantees acceptance for Medigap.
Medicare Part C Is Misunderstood, Here Are The Facts
Medicare Advantage offers expanded coverage at an additional cost, enhancing standard Medicare benefits.
Big Changes Are Coming to Medicare in 2025
Medicare alone may not suffice for seniors; evaluating additional options is crucial.
Medicare Part B is getting more expensive and outpacing inflation. Here's what you can expect to pay in 2025
Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles will see significant increases in 2025, impacting beneficiaries' financial planning.
Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.
Medicare changes in 2025 are expected to increase costs and limit options for older Americans, impacting their healthcare accessibility.
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15. Here's what to know
Medicare's fall open enrollment is essential for beneficiaries to ensure they have the best health plan for their medical needs.
Shopping for a 2025 Medigap policy? There may be some good news for you
Medicare beneficiaries switching to Medigap can face obstacles due to pre-existing conditions, but termination of their Medicare Advantage plans guarantees acceptance for Medigap.
Medicare Part C Is Misunderstood, Here Are The Facts
Medicare Advantage offers expanded coverage at an additional cost, enhancing standard Medicare benefits.
Will Trump Have a New Opening to Repeal Obamacare?
Republicans may leverage control to transform health care policy as key subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire.
Trump has attacked Obamacare relentlessly-and millions more Americans were uninsured during his presidency
Biden's presidency resulted in a historic low national uninsured rate, contrasting Trump's increase in uninsured individuals.
Amid Medicaid's 'unwinding,' many states work to expand health care access
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion significantly increased healthcare access for low-income residents, mitigating the impacts of recent disenrollments.
As ACA sign ups start, more Americans have health insurance than ever. Will it last?
Open enrollment for ACA plans has started, showing low premiums and record high enrollment, especially among previously unqualified groups like DACA recipients.
With ACA subsidies set to expire in 2025, millions of Americans stand to lose health insurance
Enhanced ACA subsidies may be at risk if Republicans gain control of Congress, affecting millions of Americans dependent on these financial aids.
If Trump wins the election, 20 million people could lose their healthcare subsidies
The expiration of pandemic-era ACA health insurance subsidies could increase costs for millions, impacting small businesses and families across the nation.
Will Trump Have a New Opening to Repeal Obamacare?
Republicans may leverage control to transform health care policy as key subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire.
Trump has attacked Obamacare relentlessly-and millions more Americans were uninsured during his presidency
Biden's presidency resulted in a historic low national uninsured rate, contrasting Trump's increase in uninsured individuals.
Amid Medicaid's 'unwinding,' many states work to expand health care access
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion significantly increased healthcare access for low-income residents, mitigating the impacts of recent disenrollments.
As ACA sign ups start, more Americans have health insurance than ever. Will it last?
Open enrollment for ACA plans has started, showing low premiums and record high enrollment, especially among previously unqualified groups like DACA recipients.
With ACA subsidies set to expire in 2025, millions of Americans stand to lose health insurance
Enhanced ACA subsidies may be at risk if Republicans gain control of Congress, affecting millions of Americans dependent on these financial aids.
If Trump wins the election, 20 million people could lose their healthcare subsidies
The expiration of pandemic-era ACA health insurance subsidies could increase costs for millions, impacting small businesses and families across the nation.
CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as the drugstore chain struggles to right its path
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch stepped down amid financial struggles and mounting pressure on the company, with disappointing third-quarter earnings forecasted.
Healthcare attacks spread beyond US, just ask Star Health
Star Health acknowledges a cyber attack involving over 30 million client records and is taking measures to investigate and secure data.
Telegram's chatbots involved in massive medical data breach
Stolen customer data from Star Health is accessible via Telegram chatbots despite the insurer's claims of data security.
India's Star Health says it's investigating after hacker posts stolen medical data | TechCrunch
Star Health is investigating a significant cybersecurity breach involving customer data leaks.
A hacker group has been sharing sensitive customer information via Telegram chatbots.
Star Health is suing Telegram and Cloudflare to prevent further information dissemination.
India's Star Health confirms data breach after cybercriminals post customers' health data online | TechCrunch
Star Health and Allied Insurance confirmed a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized data access while ensuring their operations remained unaffected.
Protecting yourself and your data as a digital nomad - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Embracing a nomadic lifestyle requires careful consideration of health insurance, cybersecurity, and financial management to safeguard against various risks.
Healthcare attacks spread beyond US, just ask Star Health
Star Health acknowledges a cyber attack involving over 30 million client records and is taking measures to investigate and secure data.
Telegram's chatbots involved in massive medical data breach
Stolen customer data from Star Health is accessible via Telegram chatbots despite the insurer's claims of data security.
India's Star Health says it's investigating after hacker posts stolen medical data | TechCrunch
Star Health is investigating a significant cybersecurity breach involving customer data leaks.
A hacker group has been sharing sensitive customer information via Telegram chatbots.
Star Health is suing Telegram and Cloudflare to prevent further information dissemination.
India's Star Health confirms data breach after cybercriminals post customers' health data online | TechCrunch
Star Health and Allied Insurance confirmed a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized data access while ensuring their operations remained unaffected.
Protecting yourself and your data as a digital nomad - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Embracing a nomadic lifestyle requires careful consideration of health insurance, cybersecurity, and financial management to safeguard against various risks.
Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do
Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.
Federal employee health-care premiums to rise 13.5 percent on average
Out-of-pocket health insurance premiums for federal employees will increase by an average of 13.5% in 2025, attributed to rising market costs.
Catholic hospitals were founded to help the poor. Now they pay executives millions and charge some of the highest prices around
High medical bills can lead to significant personal debt despite appropriate insurance coverage.
Patients may struggle to access financial assistance for healthcare costs even if they are employed.
Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for health coverage
The switch to Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) has provided Dave Lantz with better coverage and more control over health spending.
VHI to hike premiums for the second time this year
VHI's premium increase reflects rising healthcare costs, with significant impacts on specific plans and families.
Laya Healthcare to hike average price of insurance cover 6.5pc
Laya Healthcare's price hike reflects rising medical care costs, impacting 700,000 customers starting October 1st.
Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do
Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.
Federal employee health-care premiums to rise 13.5 percent on average
Out-of-pocket health insurance premiums for federal employees will increase by an average of 13.5% in 2025, attributed to rising market costs.
Catholic hospitals were founded to help the poor. Now they pay executives millions and charge some of the highest prices around
High medical bills can lead to significant personal debt despite appropriate insurance coverage.
Patients may struggle to access financial assistance for healthcare costs even if they are employed.
Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for health coverage
The switch to Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) has provided Dave Lantz with better coverage and more control over health spending.
VHI to hike premiums for the second time this year
VHI's premium increase reflects rising healthcare costs, with significant impacts on specific plans and families.
Laya Healthcare to hike average price of insurance cover 6.5pc
Laya Healthcare's price hike reflects rising medical care costs, impacting 700,000 customers starting October 1st.
Paris-based Qantev bags 30M for AI-driven claims platform
Qantev raises €30M to enhance AI-driven platforms for the health and life insurance sectors, addressing challenges in a rising cost environment.
Exclusive: Health insurtech startup Qantev raises 30 million to outperform LLMs with small AI models
AI automation can significantly enhance claims management in health insurance, but requires tailored approaches due to complexity.
European unicorn Alan becomes Canada's first new health insurance company in almost 70 years | TechCrunch
Alan is revolutionizing health insurance by treating it as a subscription-based service optimized with technology.
The company is making history by being the first new health insurer in Canada in over 65 years.
Alan's focus on member satisfaction and additional services helps reduce churn and attract new clients.
Will Child Care Campaign Promises Turn Out Traditionally Nonvoting Single Moms?
Maria Amado feels disillusioned with politics, believing promises made to child care providers often go unfulfilled.
Morning Docket: 10.03.24
The Trump case highlights serious allegations of criminality and potential Supreme Court interventions.
Judicial accountability is in question with the return of a controversial judge.
Eight states are poised to unnecessarily address non-citizen voting bans despite it being illegal.
UnitedHealth's lawsuit reflects broader issues in the responsiveness of the health insurance industry.
Millions Could Lose Insurance Subsidies, Depending on the Election
The future of health insurance subsidies is uncertain depending on the election outcome, impacting millions of Americans who rely on them for affordable coverage.
Coliseum concession workers say they won't get severance, health insurance after last A's game
Aramark employees at Oakland Coliseum face uncertainty and lack of severance after the A's last game, causing distress among long-time workers.
Up against a 'ghost network' for mental health care? Here's what you can do
Health insurance provider directories often contain outdated information, contributing to ghost networks that hinder access to care and lead to higher costs for policyholders.
New COVID Vaccines Arrive as Many Are Poised to Lose Access to Free Shots
The FDA has expedited COVID-19 vaccine availability amidst surges, but uninsured adults face challenges accessing vaccines due to a funding cut-off.
Number of Americans without health insurance rises in 2024, breaking streak of record-low figures
More than 8% of Americans were uninsured in the first months of 2024, breaking a streak of record-low rates post-COVID-19.
Health insurance coverage may be impacted by the resumption of eligibility checks for Medicaid enrollees post-pandemic.
Making health care more affordable
Healthcare affordability is a pressing issue as out-of-pocket costs rise, leading to delayed care and significant health and economic implications for individuals.
NY State expands affordable health plan eligibility with $10 billion
Affordable and high-quality health insurance access increased for New Yorkers through a federal $10 billion commitment, with significant expansion of the Essential Plan.
New COVID Vaccines Arrive as Many Are Poised to Lose Access to Free Shots
The FDA has expedited COVID-19 vaccine availability amidst surges, but uninsured adults face challenges accessing vaccines due to a funding cut-off.
Number of Americans without health insurance rises in 2024, breaking streak of record-low figures
More than 8% of Americans were uninsured in the first months of 2024, breaking a streak of record-low rates post-COVID-19.
Health insurance coverage may be impacted by the resumption of eligibility checks for Medicaid enrollees post-pandemic.
Making health care more affordable
Healthcare affordability is a pressing issue as out-of-pocket costs rise, leading to delayed care and significant health and economic implications for individuals.
NY State expands affordable health plan eligibility with $10 billion
Affordable and high-quality health insurance access increased for New Yorkers through a federal $10 billion commitment, with significant expansion of the Essential Plan.
Aetna sued for denying gender-affirming facial surgeries
Transgender women are suing Aetna for denying coverage for medically necessary gender-affirming facial reconstruction, claiming discrimination and violation of the Affordable Care Act.
'It's absurd': Switzerland to seek data on how foreigners use health services
The Swiss motion to analyze health insurance benefits based on nationality faces criticism for potential discrimination and lack of clear purpose.
Aetna sued for denying gender-affirming facial surgeries
Transgender women are suing Aetna for denying coverage for medically necessary gender-affirming facial reconstruction, claiming discrimination and violation of the Affordable Care Act.
'It's absurd': Switzerland to seek data on how foreigners use health services
The Swiss motion to analyze health insurance benefits based on nationality faces criticism for potential discrimination and lack of clear purpose.
Major US insurer is first to expand fertility treatment cover to LGBTQ+ people
Aetna expands intrauterine insemination coverage to include all eligible members, marking a significant policy change for LGBTQ+ individuals and unpartnered people.
Health insurance company Aetna announces LGBTQ+ fertility coverage equality
Aetna is expanding its fertility coverage to include IUI for all policyholders, irrespective of sexual identity or partner status.
Bill to expand health plan coverage for certain infertility treatments
The HOPE Act aims to mandate insurance coverage for specific infertility treatments, ensuring equitable treatment for individuals facing infertility issues.
Aetna expands access to fertility services, becoming first major insurer to cover IUI
Aetna expands fertility coverage to include IUI, marking a significant shift towards inclusive women's health services.
Major US insurer is first to expand fertility treatment cover to LGBTQ+ people
Aetna expands intrauterine insemination coverage to include all eligible members, marking a significant policy change for LGBTQ+ individuals and unpartnered people.
Health insurance company Aetna announces LGBTQ+ fertility coverage equality
Aetna is expanding its fertility coverage to include IUI for all policyholders, irrespective of sexual identity or partner status.
Bill to expand health plan coverage for certain infertility treatments
The HOPE Act aims to mandate insurance coverage for specific infertility treatments, ensuring equitable treatment for individuals facing infertility issues.
Aetna expands access to fertility services, becoming first major insurer to cover IUI
Aetna expands fertility coverage to include IUI, marking a significant shift towards inclusive women's health services.
Private health insurers are getting millions written off with taxpayer picking up bill
Delays in hospital invoice submissions led to significant write-offs impacting public hospitals and health insurers' finances.
Families 'being priced out of health cover' as VHI joins Laya with second price hike at peak renewal time
Families face increased health insurance costs, risking affordability and access.
VHI and Laya Healthcare have both announced significant price hikes this year.
A limited reduction in children's premiums slightly eases the financial burden.
Congress Asks Regulators About Troubling' Health Insurance Tactics
Lawmakers are pressing for more transparency in health insurance practices that exacerbate costs for patients and employers.
A boomer got $182,000 in student loans forgiven - plus a $1,800 refund. He can finally save for retirement and enjoy a spa day with his wife.
Larry's student-loan forgiveness enables him to save for retirement and secure health insurance after years of financial struggle.
I had a walloping left hook I didn't see coming': ex-Girls singer Christopher Owens on his journey back from rock bottom
Musicians in the US face precarious lives, often without health insurance and facing unpredictable hardships. Owens' journey illustrates this vulnerability.
Morning Docket: 08.09.24
State supreme court rules that Amazon must face claims it gouged customers during the pandemic.
Oregon regulators trim proposed health insurance rates
Oregon regulators reduce proposed health insurance rate increases, but individuals may still see a 5-11% hike.
Years after pandemic, Bay Area families receiving bills for 'free' school COVID tests
Lab conducting free COVID-19 tests at Bay Area schools during pandemic now billing families, sparking disputes.
Gov. Newsom criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom facing backlash for cutting health benefits for certain low-income immigrants with disabilities amidst budget deficit.
Have You Enrolled in Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirement Program? We'd Like to Hear From You.
Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program requires 80 hours of professional, academic, or community activities for Medicaid eligibility, unique as the sole Medicaid work requirement program in the US.
Carroll's Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act moves forward in state Senate
Private health insurance may soon cover neuropsychological exams for dyslexia diagnosis, potentially benefiting many families and improving outcomes for children.