The latest news, regulation and trends in health and employee benefits.
Medicare Advantage plans increasingly rely on middlemen for marketing, a move that is hiking costs and making it more difficult for government to oversee and regulate the health plans that millions of older Americans rely on. That was among the findings of a report released last week by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.
Startup Ansel Health has carved a niche in the supplemental health insurance space in its effort to provide a better way.
The Trump administration proposed shortening the annual enrollment period for Affordable Care Act health insurance by one month, a move that one group warned could lead to more than 1 million Americans at risk of losing coverage.
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The study, conducted by Urban Institute researchers with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, calculated that up to 39% of the 13.3 million adults in that age group who became eligible for Medicaid when their states expanded the program under the Affordable Care Act would lose coverage if Congress required states to impose work rules.
Health insurance companies are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly using artificial intelligence bots and algorithms to swiftly deny patients routine or lifesaving care— without a human actually reviewing their claims. The high-profile killing late last year of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has focused even more attention on so-called…
Are you a sickle cell warrior or do you know someone with sickle cell disease? At Social Security, we're committed to supporting sickle cell warriors and the people who care for them. An adult or child with sickle cell disease may be eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income.
By Michael R. Sisak and Alanna Durkin Richer. NEW YORK— U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4. It is the first time the Justice Department has sought to bring the death…
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—U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4. It is the first time the Justice Department has sought to bring the death penalty since President Donald Trump returned to…
Negotiators from Texas’ biggest health insurer and a major North Texas hospital network failed to reach an agreement on a new contract by their April 1 deadline, affecting more than 10 million people statewide. As a result, policyholders of several Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plans no longer have Texas Health Harris Methodist, Texas Health Presbyterian and…
CHEYENNE– Wyoming residents set a new record for health insurance enrollment in 2025, with tens of thousands securing life-changing coverage through the health insurance marketplace. In February, the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services announced a drastic reduction in the national navigator grant program, cutting funding by approximately 90…
The Casey's General Store chain is being sued for allegedly exploiting its workers through the discriminatory practice of imposing a tobacco-use surcharge for health insurance coverage. The surcharge, which is alleged to be $35 per pay period, amounts to an illegal "cash grab" by Casey's that is masquerading as a wellness program, the lawsuit claims.
Pat Geraghty will retire as president and CEO of GuideWell and Florida Blue on Dec. 31 after serving since 2011, the company announced March 31. During his tenure, Geraghty, 65, led the transformation of Florida's largest health insurer into GuideWell, a comprehensive health solutions enterprise, with a significant presence in Puerto Rico and across the…
Most Americans will agree that our many government departments could use a careful examination of operations for improving efficiencies and reducing costs, fraud and waste. It will be the biggest health care fight of the 119th Congress. If Congress imposes huge cuts, it will be financially harming nearly every American with private health insurance.
Navigating the health care system and health insurance plans for new businesses can feel daunting among the other daily tasks and decisions you're required to make. However, understanding the nuances behind affordable health insurance for startups is important for compliance. Startup employee health benefits can be a compelling benefit for new hires, but…
Tim Winard knew he needed to buy health insurance when he left his management job in manufacturing to launch his own business. Six months later, Winard was still working on starting his business, so he signed up for another short-term policy with a different insurer that cost about $500 a month. Early last year, he had the colonoscopy at a hospital in Elmhurst,…
2025 MAR 31– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Hospital& Nursing Home Daily– Investigators publish new report on Managed Care. According to news reporting originating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Injured patients have high rates of uninsurance, which is associated with worse outcomes.
2025 MAR 31– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Hematology Daily– Investigators publish new report on Drugs and Therapies- Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy. The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from the University of Minnesota,“ To examine the clinical effectiveness of implementing a clinical pharmacist-led SDoH…
Do you need help applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, SNAP or Medicaid coverage? Appointments will be held at the NAMI office located at Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast, 8471 W. Periwinkle, Homosassa. Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church's Women of Hope will host a seminar from 10:30 -11: 30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, with Debbie Selsavage of Coping…
Medicare Advantage plans increasingly rely on middlemen for marketing, a move that is hiking costs and making it more difficult for government to oversee and regulate the health plans that millions of older Americans rely on. That was among the findings of a report released last week by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.
We're all familiar with the adage "close" only counts in horseshoes. Jared Polis and dozens of bills introduced in the legislature, Colorado premiums for medical insurance have continued to climb, exceeding the goals adopted by statute. Four well-intentioned Democrats have responded this year with House Bill 25-1174, which proposes to establish a schedule…
An Ohio senator has proposed legislation that would offset the costs of health-insurance mandates imposed on businesses operating in the Buckeye State. Kyle Koehler, R- Springfield, said his measure, Senate Bill 129, completes work begun in 2016 with the passage of House Bill 463 during the 131st session of the General Assembly of the Ohio Legislature.
