Thousands Of Mississippi Consumers May Not Be Offered Insurance Subsidies
No insurer is offering to sell plans in dozens of mostly rural counties, which would prevent residents from obtaining subsidies through a federal online marketplace.
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No insurer is offering to sell plans in dozens of mostly rural counties, which would prevent residents from obtaining subsidies through a federal online marketplace.
Premiums may increase for young people, but the flip side is insurers must take all comers, broaden benefits and cap out-of-pocket costs.
The report says that the administration "has many key activities remaining to be completed."
For its part, Anthem told the Los Angeles Times that small business rates are going up 11.5 percent on average this year, reflecting the “economic reality” of rising healthcare costs. Its spokesman warned that excluding the firm, and its sister company, Blue Cross of California, would sharply reduce competition.
Promotions don't disclose that many of the tests for heart disease and stroke are not recommended for those without symptoms or risk factors.
Employers who offer more generous benefits to highly paid workers could face $100-a-day fines for every worker who doesn't get them.
The Obama administration's decision to delay the health law provision setting a maximum payment cap for some plans spurs complaints from several dozen organizations.
By moving up renewal dates on plans sold directly to consumers, insurers could delay meeting law's requirements for up to a year.
Stores in 18 states to use nurse practitioners, physician assistants to expand services to include diagnosis and treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma.
Beginning in October, some states will score health plans on cancer screening rates and flu shot delivery, among other measures, to help consumers make smarter buying decisions.
The kiosks are part of a technology boom targeted at consumers seeking instant health data and cheaper, more convenient care.
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