Tag: Health Insurance

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.

Expansion of ICHRAs in New Legislation Could Transform Employer Health Benefits

New legislation expanding Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) aims to increase employer-sponsored health insurance flexibility, reduce costs, and enhance consumer choice in the U.S. market.

CBO: House Bill Could Increase Uninsured by 16M by 2034

Analysis of House reconciliation bill shows potential 16 million increase in uninsured due to Medicaid and ACA changes and premium tax credit expirations by 2034.

House Bill Projects Millions to Lose Health Insurance via Medicaid and ACA Cuts

House tax and spending bill could cause 11 million Americans to lose health insurance due to deep cuts in Medicaid and ACA subsidies, raising costs and enrollment barriers.

Covered California Enrollment Grows Nearly 2 Million Amid Policy Uncertainty

Covered California health insurance enrollment increased to nearly 2 million by 2025, led by growth in the Bay Area. CBO reports signal potential future uninsured increases due to policy changes.

Bill Proposes Physician-Led Prior Authorization to Reduce Care Delays

The Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 aims to ensure physicians make prior authorization decisions under Medicare, addressing care delays caused by non-medical reviews and insurer denials.