Medicare Part C Is Misunderstood, Here Are The Facts
Medicare Advantage offers expanded coverage at an additional cost, enhancing standard Medicare benefits.
Larry Magid: Using the Web to compare Medicare plans
Explore Medicare options and compare plans before Dec. 7 to potentially find better coverage.
Medicare.gov offers a straightforward way to compare plans based on personal needs.
Customer service and affordability of Medicare have been highly praised.
Your Questions About Open Enrollment, Answered
Open enrollment is a critical once-a-year opportunity to select or change health insurance plans, demanding thorough preparation and assessment of personal healthcare needs.
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.
People with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare under age 65. Here's who qualifies and how to apply
Medicare coverage extends to nearly 7 million people under age 65, primarily those with disabilities.
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.
Medicare Part C Is Misunderstood, Here Are The Facts
Medicare Advantage offers expanded coverage at an additional cost, enhancing standard Medicare benefits.
Larry Magid: Using the Web to compare Medicare plans
Explore Medicare options and compare plans before Dec. 7 to potentially find better coverage.
Medicare.gov offers a straightforward way to compare plans based on personal needs.
Customer service and affordability of Medicare have been highly praised.
Your Questions About Open Enrollment, Answered
Open enrollment is a critical once-a-year opportunity to select or change health insurance plans, demanding thorough preparation and assessment of personal healthcare needs.
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.
People with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare under age 65. Here's who qualifies and how to apply
Medicare coverage extends to nearly 7 million people under age 65, primarily those with disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
1 million+ patients lose coverage as insurers, hospitals drop Medicare Advantage
The withdrawal of Medicare Advantage plans by insurers is forcing millions of patients to navigate new coverage options this open enrollment season.
What's new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
Beware of scams during ACA open enrollment; consumers should verify the authenticity of health plan websites.
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.
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.
1 million+ patients lose coverage as insurers, hospitals drop Medicare Advantage
The withdrawal of Medicare Advantage plans by insurers is forcing millions of patients to navigate new coverage options this open enrollment season.
What's new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
Beware of scams during ACA open enrollment; consumers should verify the authenticity of health plan websites.
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.
The Biden administration proposes insurers cover all FDA-approved and over-the-counter birth control without cost-sharing, expanding the Affordable Care Act's previous mandate.
Subsidies help a 55-year-old pay $96 a month for health insurance. Her costs could increase 186% if they expire next year.
Enhanced premium tax credits significantly reduce health insurance costs for millions, but potential expiration could lead to increased expenses next year.
Key Steps Can Make You a Strategic Health Consumer This Fall
Fall is an optimal time for counseling and therapy sessions, improving mental health during seasonal transitions.
Insurance coverage for preventive care at risk unless Supreme Court acts, cert petition says
The U.S. Supreme Court may reverse a ruling threatening free preventive care services, impacting millions of Americans benefiting from the Affordable Care Act.
US uninsured rate was stable in 2023, even as states' Medicaid purge began
The percentage of uninsured Americans remained stable in 2023, but many have been affected by the unwinding of Medicaid.
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.
The Biden administration proposes insurers cover all FDA-approved and over-the-counter birth control without cost-sharing, expanding the Affordable Care Act's previous mandate.
Subsidies help a 55-year-old pay $96 a month for health insurance. Her costs could increase 186% if they expire next year.
Enhanced premium tax credits significantly reduce health insurance costs for millions, but potential expiration could lead to increased expenses next year.
Key Steps Can Make You a Strategic Health Consumer This Fall
Fall is an optimal time for counseling and therapy sessions, improving mental health during seasonal transitions.
Insurance coverage for preventive care at risk unless Supreme Court acts, cert petition says
The U.S. Supreme Court may reverse a ruling threatening free preventive care services, impacting millions of Americans benefiting from the Affordable Care Act.
US uninsured rate was stable in 2023, even as states' Medicaid purge began
The percentage of uninsured Americans remained stable in 2023, but many have been affected by the unwinding of Medicaid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 price of health insurance again
Laya Healthcare will increase premiums for its customers in Ireland starting October 1 due to rising healthcare costs and demand.
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.
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.
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.
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 price of health insurance again
Laya Healthcare will increase premiums for its customers in Ireland starting October 1 due to rising healthcare costs and demand.
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.
Opinion | Obamacare Is in Grave Danger, Again
Access to health insurance for those with preexisting conditions improved under Obamacare
Obamacare significantly reduced the percentage of Americans without health insurance.
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.
Opinion | Obamacare Is in Grave Danger, Again
Access to health insurance for those with preexisting conditions improved under Obamacare
Obamacare significantly reduced the percentage of Americans without health insurance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Readers' questions: 'I'm visiting the US, so do I need travel insurance? I have good health cover'
Having good health insurance with cover abroad up to €100,000 may eliminate the need for separate travel insurance for a family trip to California.
Healthcare company WebTPA discloses breach affecting 2.5 million people | TechCrunch
Personal information of 2.5 million individuals, including Social Security numbers, was exposed in a data breach at a Texas-based health insurance company.
Gay couple files class-action lawsuit against NYC for IVF coverage
New York City faces lawsuit for IVF discrimination against gay male employees.
Government hits Canada Life with financial sanctions as public servants endure messy benefits switch | CBC News
The federal government is imposing financial sanctions on Canada Life over ongoing issues with public service health insurance claims.
Boost for competition as Aviva joins forces to launch new health insurance provider
The launch of a new health insurance provider by Aviva and Douglasdale is set to introduce competition and choice to the Irish market.
When copay assistance backfires on patients
Employers may stop counting copay assistance from drugmakers towards annual deductibles, leading patients to pay more out-of-pocket.
Patients can face unexpected high bills for medications when insurers or employers implement copay accumulator programs.