INSURASALES

Shifted COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Create Insurance Coverage Uncertainty for Fall 2025

Federal health agencies issue narrowed COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, creating insurance coverage uncertainty for fall 2025 vaccines amid evolving approval criteria and risk-based eligibility.

Medicaid Non-Expansion States Face Significant Coverage and Financial Pressures Under New GOP Budget Law

New GOP budget law introduces significant Medicaid spending cuts and marketplace enrollment challenges, disproportionately impacting states that refused ACA Medicaid expansion. Coverage losses and financial strain on hospitals expected.

Ohio Medicaid Enrollment Drops Amid National Post-Pandemic Unwinding

Over 600,000 Ohioans have been disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023 amid a national unwinding process post-COVID, raising concerns about coverage and healthcare access.

U.S. Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply Amid Market and Regulatory Challenges

Health insurance premiums in the U.S. are rising faster than inflation and common consumer goods. This summary explores causes, market impact, and regulatory challenges in 2024 and beyond.

Local Committees Approve Infrastructure and Leadership Updates in North Berkshire

North Berkshire committees advance infrastructure improvements and leadership appointments, including accessible curb ramp construction and school superintendent confirmation.

Colorado Health Insurance Marketplace Usage during COVID-19 Pandemic

Overview of Colorado health insurance marketplace use, focusing on small business coverage during COVID-19 and related health impacts.

Medicaid Cuts and ACA Changes Hit Non-Expansion States Hard

New federal budget law containing Medicaid funding cuts and ACA changes disproportionately impact Medicaid non-expansion states, increasing uninsured numbers and straining rural hospitals.

Medicaid Cuts Fuel Decline of Rural Obstetrics Services Endangering Maternal Care Access

Medicaid funding cuts are driving closures of rural hospital obstetrics services, increasing travel distances and risks for maternal care. Explore how financial pressures and policy changes impact prenatal and delivery care access nationwide.

Colorado Faces Potential Coverage Loss for 110,000 Health Exchange Enrollees

Colorado anticipates up to 110,000 individual health insurance exchange enrollees may lose coverage due to legislative changes and tax credit expirations, raising concerns about market and regulatory impacts.

Pennsylvania Home Health Agencies Warn of Crisis Amid Aging Population, Staffing Shortages

Pennsylvania’s home health care agencies face staffing shortages and low Medicaid reimbursement rates amid a rising elderly population, prompting calls for increased state funding to sustain vital in-home services.