Tag: Health Insurance

Sen. Grassley Proposes Annual Fraud Risk Assessments for Obamacare Subsidies

Sen. Chuck Grassley introduces legislation requiring CMS to annually assess fraud risk in Obamacare subsidies amid concerns over waste and abuse, aiming to enhance subsidy integrity and control health care costs.

NY Supreme Court Allows Rollout of NYCE PPO Self-Funded Health Plan

New York Supreme Court permits the January launch of NYCE PPO, a self-funded health plan administered by EmblemHealth and UMR, rejecting attempts to block the rollout. The court cited lack of proven harm and legal ambiguities in municipal codes.

Cattle Raisers Insurance Expands Benefit Options for TSCRA Members

Cattle Raisers Insurance and Higginbotham expand insurance offerings for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members, adding dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage options available year-round.

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans: Evolving Extra Benefits and Tighter Eligibility

Analyze the 2026 trends in Medicare Advantage plans focusing on supplemental benefits like dental, vision, fitness, and transportation, with insights on eligibility shifts and cost management.

Banner Health CEO Amy Perry Named to Top 100 Healthcare Influencers

Amy Perry, CEO of Banner Health, recognized among Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People for leading innovation in integrated care, AI adoption, and insurance coverage across six states.

Potential Impact of Expiring Obamacare Tax Credits on Health Coverage Costs

Explore the implications of expiring Obamacare premium tax credits at the end of 2025 and their potential impact on health insurance costs and coverage in the U.S.

Ohio Faces Rising Health Care Premiums Amid ACA Tax Credit Expiration

Ohio's health care premiums are rising as ACA tax credits expire, affecting over half a million residents during open enrollment. Local providers and patients urge policy action.

More Affordable Care Act Introduced to Reform U.S. Health Insurance Market

The More Affordable Care Act (MACA) introduces reforms to U.S. health insurance, emphasizing consumer control, competition across state lines, and price transparency to address challenges under the Affordable Care Act.

Senator Ossoff Urges Senate to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits to Prevent Insurance Premium Surge

Senator Jon Ossoff urges Senate Republicans to extend ACA premium tax credits before December 15 to prevent significant health insurance premium increases and coverage losses in Georgia.

Senate Faces Key Vote on ACA Premium Subsidies Amid Rising Costs

The Senate debates competing proposals to address expiring ACA premium subsidies as millions face rising health insurance costs in the new year.