Tag: health insurance

Ohio Introduces FAMILY Act to Expand Health Insurance Access and Reduce Costs

Ohio lawmakers introduce the FAMILY Act to improve health insurance coverage for families and small businesses, aiming to reduce barriers and healthcare costs.

New Mexico Faces Fourth-Highest ACA Health Plan Rate Hikes in 2024

New Mexico will see some of the nation’s highest ACA health insurance premium increases in 2024, with average individual plan rates through the BeWell marketplace rising 35.7%, according to state insurance regulators.

Medicare Eligibility and Income: What High Earners Need to Know

Explore how income affects Medicare premiums but not eligibility, and learn strategies for managing healthcare costs in retirement for high earners.

ACA Premium Tax Credit Extension Uncertainty and Market Implications

Congress faces a critical decision on the extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits, impacting millions of insured Americans and the health insurance marketplace.

340B Program Linked to Higher ACA Silver Plan Premiums, Study Finds

Study finds the 340B Drug Pricing Program contributes to higher Affordable Care Act Silver Plan premiums, affecting insurance costs and subsidies.

Strategies to Navigate and Overcome Prior Authorization Denials in U.S. Health Insurance

Explore effective strategies for U.S. healthcare professionals to navigate and overcome prior authorization denials, including regulatory context, appeals process insights, and advocacy tools.

SCAN Group Highlights Systemic Issues in Medicare Advantage Insurance

SCAN Group launches a multi-media campaign exposing systemic problems in Medicare Advantage insurance, focusing on coverage gaps, patient access issues, and the impact on healthcare costs during Medicare enrollment.

Pennsylvania Prepares for Significant 2026 Health Insurance Premium Increases

Pennsylvania Insurance Department launches education tour ahead of 19% average premium hikes in the individual health insurance market for 2026, addressing rising healthcare costs and the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.

Pennsylvania ACA Premiums Could Jump 300% Without Subsidy Extension

Monthly premiums on Pennsylvania's ACA exchange may spike up to 300% if federal enhanced premium tax credits expire, affecting 450,000+ enrollees and market stability.

CMS Delays Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefit Reminder Rule Until 2026

CMS delays the Medicare Advantage rule requiring midyear reminders about unused supplemental benefits to 2026, addressing insurers' readiness and data tracking challenges.