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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Public health

Opinion | Why Has Obamacare Worked?

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. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Public health

A New COVID Vaccine Dose Is Now Available for People Age 65 and Older. Where Can You Find a Shot Near You? | KQED

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'. [ more ]
City Limits
3 months ago
Public health

What You Need to Know: How Undocumented Seniors Can Apply for NY's New Health Insurance Option

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. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
Public health

New Jersey health insurance law expands fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ couples

A new law in New Jersey expands health insurance coverage for fertility treatment to include LGBTQ+ people.
Private health insurers in New Jersey are now required to provide infertility services in accordance with guidelines from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 month ago
Health

A new $16,000 postpartum depression drug is here. How will insurers handle it?

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Health

Wegovy Moves Beyond Weight Loss

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 [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

HAAM seeks $500K in next year's city budget to fund local musicians' insurance - Austin Monitor

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. [ more ]
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