Tag: Health Insurance

DOJ Sues California Medicaid Plan Over $320M Misused Federal Funds

DOJ Sues California Medicaid Plan Over $320M Misused Federal Funds

The DOJ sues Inland Empire Health Plan for allegedly misusing $320 million in federal Medicaid surplus funds, highlighting compliance challenges in managed care programs.

Congress Faces Decision on ACA Premium Credits Amid Cost and Coverage Challenges

Congress must decide soon on extending enhanced ACA premium credits, balancing coverage stability against rising federal costs and healthcare expenses.

New Hampshire Medicare Advantage Market Faces Provider Withdrawals in 2025

Several Medicare Advantage providers are expected to exit the New Hampshire market in 2025, prompting significant changes for beneficiaries during the Medicare open enrollment period.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans Reach 21% Enrollment Amid Market Shifts

Special Needs Plans (SNPs) enrollment now constitutes 21% of Medicare Advantage, driven by regulatory changes and payer concentration, amid overall MA market growth challenges.

Strategies for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Success in 2024

Explore effective strategies for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2024 to enhance client trust, streamline processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

UnitedHealth Group Faces DOJ Probe and CEO Departure Amid Market Challenges

UnitedHealth Group, America's largest health insurer, navigates DOJ investigation and CEO changes while planning AI-driven cost reductions and premium hikes. Stock shows undervaluation amid demographic tailwinds.

UnitedHealth Faces Pressure for Greater Financial Transparency Amid Stock Decline

UnitedHealth Group's stock has plummeted amid concerns over opaque financial reporting and Medicare Advantage upcoding investigations. Analysts demand greater transparency to assess future performance and regulatory impacts in the U.S. health insurance market.

Medicare Advantage Plans Show Slowed Administrative Cost Growth in 2024

Medicare Advantage plans saw a slower growth in administrative expenses in 2024, with detailed insights from the Sherlock Benchmarks revealing trends in cost drivers and plan management effectiveness.

ACA Premium Tax Credit Expiration Could Trigger Major Coverage and Cost Shifts

The potential expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credit by the end of 2025 could lead to significant health insurance premium increases and coverage losses, with lawmakers negotiating extensions amid broader economic pressures.

Ambetter to Rebate $1 Billion to Missouri Policyholders Over ACA Compliance

Ambetter from Centene is refunding over $1 billion to Missouri health insurance policyholders for underspending on care under ACA Medical Loss Ratio rules, reshaping the state's individual insurance market.