#health-insurance-coverage

#health-insurance-coverage

New York's highest court upholds requirement for health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortions.

Obamacare has greatly expanded health insurance coverage without exceeding the budget.

Obamacare's complexity and state-level implementation have led to some people still being uninsured despite progress.

Zuranolone, a treatment for postpartum depression, is both novel and expensive, with insurers yet to publish coverage criteria.

Insurers handling of zuranolone similar to predecessor brexanolone, with concerns about restrictive coverage guidance and fail-first requirements.

Wegovy now approved for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with heart disease and obesity

F.D.A. approval based on study showing Wegovy reduced heart attacks and strokes

HAAM seeks ongoing funding for health insurance coverage for local musicians.

HAAM requests $500,000 from the city budget for premium assistance and enrollment activities.

Health insurers now have to cover the extra 2024 COVID vaccine for older adults.

The latest COVID vaccine is referred to as 'new' or 'updated' instead of a 'booster'.

New York has expanded Medicaid to cover undocumented immigrants aged 65 and older.

Advocates continue to push for the expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income undocumented immigrants between the ages of 19 and 64.

Policy changes like Medicaid continuous enrollment and enhanced tax credits during Covid-19 made healthcare more affordable.