As open enrollment for Medicaid kicks off in Indiana, residents have a crucial opportunity to review their health coverage options and make important decisions for 2025. You can preview plans ahead of Nov. 1 to make sure you apply for or renew the one that fits your needs best. Prior to Nov. 1, you can use the healthcare.gov' s tool to check if you can save on Marketplace…
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2024 OCT 22– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Economics have been published. For more information on this research see: The Socioeconomic Distribution of Choice Quality: Evidence From Health Insurance In the Netherlands. American Economic Review-insights, 2024; 6: 395-412. American Economic…
White House rule would expand access to cost-free birth control. This new action would help ensure that millions of women with private health insurance can access the no-cost contraception they need, "President Joe Biden said in statement. The proposed rule— issued jointly by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury— seeks to require…
Fate of Wash. state’s long-term care insurance program hangs on vote
The fate of WA Cares hangs in the balance as state residents prepare to vote on whether they should be allowed to opt out of the program.
Oct. 21— HARTFORD— In the past couple of weeks, the embattled CVS Health has provided some significant updates about its workforce in Connecticut. On Oct. 6, the company informed state officials that it planned to lay off in December more than 400 employees connected to its offices in Hartford. Their most-pressing question is one that company officials have…
Securian Financial is teaming up with the industry’ s premier emergency medical transportation benefit service— MASA— in an exclusive agreement to offer market-leading ambulance coverage as an addition to Securian’ s group accident insurance product offered in workplaces throughout the country. “Securian Financial is excited to team with MASA to…
Libby and Andrew Potter usually ignore the avalanche of Medicare Advantage ads that land in the mailbox at their home in Huntsville, Alabama, each fall as Medicare's open enrollment period begins. Libby, a retired middle school librarian, has what she considers good health insurance through the state employee health plan. Andrew has insurance through his job…
Centivo, a pioneer in making high-quality health care more affordable for employers and their employees, today announced it has teamed up with Mercy, one of the 20 largest U.S. health systems. “Centivo is proud to work with Mercy to expand our network of strategic collaborations and address unmet insurance needs of those who call St. Louis home,” said Ashok…
With Autumn nearly upon us, that means it is a good time to renew your health insurance or enroll in a new plan during the upcoming Open Enrollment Period for the New York State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace. Whether you are uninsured, underinsured, or thinking of shopping for a new plan, the Open Enrollment Period for the 2024 plan year is just…
White House proposes no-cost birth control. WASHINGTON— Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods such as condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House proposed Monday. The storm was about 50 miles northwest of Guantánamo, Cuba, the U.S. National Hurricane…
WASHINGTON— The Biden administration on Monday proposed making over-the-counter contraception available at no cost and with fewer administrative hurdles. This new action would help ensure that millions of women with private health insurance can access the no-cost contraception they need, "President Joe Biden said in statement. The proposed rule— issued…
CHARLESTON— Reactions have been as expected to the Public Employees Insurance Agency's proposed increases in health insurance costs for West Virginia's public workers. "I just think the whole thing is just a mess," said Janie Burdette, a retired schoolteacher in Point Pleasant. Premium increases of 14% for public employees in the state fund, or 16% in plans for…
HOUSTON, TX— American National Insurance Company has been recognized by AM Best for maintaining an A rating for 83 consecutive years, earning a place on the 2024 Best's Review "Standing the Test of Time" list. This recognition honors U.S. life and health insurers that have demonstrated long-term financial strength, having sustained Best's Financial Strength…
WASHINGTON— Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods such as condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House proposed Monday. Health insurers now must cover the cost of prescribed contraception, including prescription birth control or even condoms for…
Some insurers, such as Aetna and Humana, will offer fewer Medicare Advantage plans in 2025, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says there will be plenty of choices overall. In Florida, 21 more Medicare Advantage plans will be offered in 2025 than in 2024. However, Cigna Healthcare for example, did not renew its Medicare Advantage PPO plan in Florida…
2024 OCT 21– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily– The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 includes a Dependent Coverage Expansion provision that permits dependents to remain on their parents’ health insurance plans from age 19 to 25 years, the age group that has historically had the highest…
Question from Anne: Why does Medicare have to be so confusing and convoluted every year? Answer: I've often joked, as soon as Medicare becomes simple, The Health Insurance Store is out of business. This year, what's going to add another layer of uncertainty is the changes to how Tier 3 and 4 drugs are going be covered and the increased costs for tens of thousands of…
The Biden administration on Monday proposed a rule change that will give women access to free over-the-counter contraceptives. The White House added it could affect as many as 52 million U.S. women of reproductive age on a private health insurance plan. On Monday, President Joe Biden called the initiative "a major step" in expanding coverage for "no-cost…
Open enrollment: A time to support contact center agents
A critical challenge for insurers: how to equip customer service agents to handle increased call volume effectively while maintaining a high level of service.
Oct. 21— HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— Libby and Andrew Potter usually ignore the avalanche of Medicare Advantage ads that land in the mailbox at their home in Huntsville, Alabama, each fall as Medicare's open enrollment period begins. Libby, a retired middle school librarian, has what she considers good health insurance through the state employee health plan.
