INSURASALES

Proposed Budget Bill Could Reshape Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace Coverage

The proposed budget bill aims to tighten Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, risking coverage losses for over 10 million Americans and raising ACA marketplace premiums. Virginia hospitals could face significant funding reductions.

UM Health Plan to Close by End of 2025; Transition Support Available

UM Health Plan will close by end of 2025, impacting 64,000 members in Mid-Michigan. MSMS Physicians Insurance Agency offers guidance on transitioning health plans and suggests early renewal for cost savings.

Virginia Hospitals Face Billions in Medicaid Cuts Impacting Funding and Jobs

Virginia hospitals are facing billions in Medicaid funding cuts due to federal legislation, threatening hospital finances, rural healthcare, and thousands of jobs. Explore the impacts on Virginia's healthcare system and policy responses.

Federal Medicaid Cuts Threaten Oregon Healthcare Access and Provider Stability

Nearly $1 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts over nine years threaten Oregon's health coverage, impacting hospitals and rural access, with significant premium increases on ACA plans expected.

Healthcare and Insurance Industry Influence on State Legislative Processes

Investigative reports reveal healthcare and insurance sector campaign donations shaping state legislative healthcare policies, highlighting impacts on Medicaid and regulatory oversight.

Bill Proposed to Permanently Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet co-sponsors bill to make ACA enhanced premium tax credits permanent, aiming to prevent a $700 average premium increase in Mid-Michigan. Legislative effort targets health insurance cost stabilization.

Tennessee Faces Coverage and Cost Risks Without Extended Health Insurance Tax Credits

Tennessee risks significant health insurance coverage losses and premium increases without extension of enhanced premium tax credits established by the American Rescue Plan, impacting over 265,000 residents and rural healthcare providers.

Connecticut ACA Marketplace Faces Significant Federal Subsidy Cuts by 2026

Connecticut's ACA marketplace will face significant subsidy cuts by 2026, impacting 150,000 residents and programs like Covered Connecticut amid federal regulatory changes.

Hospitals Expand Facility Fees on Outpatient Visits, Raising Patient Costs

Hospitals nationwide, including the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, increasingly charge outpatient facility fees, impacting patient costs amid insurance challenges and regulatory scrutiny.

Facility Fees Drive Up Outpatient Healthcare Costs Across U.S. States

Facility fees added to outpatient medical bills are increasing patient costs nationwide amid healthcare consolidation and varied state regulations. Learn key compliance and negotiation strategies for insurers and providers.