Senate Proposes Deeper Medicaid Cuts, Sparing Medicare Advantage Insurers
Senate Republicans advance aggressive Medicaid cuts for low-income and disabled populations while sparing Medicare Advantage insurers, impacting health insurance markets.
AHIP Flags Coverage and Market Stability Risks in Senate Budget Proposal
AHIP highlights risks to Medicaid coverage and individual market stability in the Senate Finance Committee's budget reconciliation proposal, urging Congress to preserve affordable access and competition.
Expiration of Enhanced ACA Subsidies Could Spike Premiums for Millions in Florida, Texas
Enhanced ACA subsidies are set to expire, risking significant premium hikes and coverage losses in high-enrollment states like Florida and Texas. Understand the regulatory and market impacts.
Medicare Advantage Costs Taxpayers 22% More per Enrollee Amounting to $83 Billion More
Medicare Advantage plans cost taxpayers 22% more per enrollee than traditional Medicare. Understanding payment system flaws and reform options is critical for policymaker and insurer strategy.
Virginia Faces Potential Loss of Over 300,000 Health Coverage Amid Medicaid and ACA Changes
New report reveals Virginia could lose over 300,000 health insurance coverages due to proposed Medicaid and ACA subsidy changes under a budget reconciliation bill. Detailed district-level analysis highlights significant insurance impacts.
North Mississippi Health Services Ends Medicare Advantage Contract with United Healthcare
North Mississippi Health Services terminates United Healthcare Medicare Advantage contract due to claim denials, impacting 17,000 members and signaling challenges in payer-provider interactions in Mississippi.
Disbandment of ACIP Raises Concerns for U.S. Vaccine Policy and Insurance Coverage
The disbandment of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by the HHS Secretary jeopardizes U.S. vaccine policy, impacting insurance coverage and public health.
Proposed Bill Could Raise NY Health Insurance Premiums by 38% and Cut Coverage
New York faces significant health insurance premium hikes and coverage losses from proposed federal legislation eliminating enhanced tax credits and cutting healthcare funding.
Humana Supports Medicare Advantage Billing Reforms Targeting Nurse Practitioner Home Visits
Humana backs legislative efforts to reform Medicare Advantage billing practices, focusing on diagnoses from nurse practitioner home visits to improve Medicare payment accuracy and reduce overpayments.
Global Supplemental Health Insurance Market Projected to Grow 5.8% Through 2034
The global supplemental health insurance market is forecasted to grow 5.8% by 2034, driven by aging populations and rising healthcare costs. Major U.S. insurers are expanding product offerings amid regulatory and market challenges.