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National Health Plans, Designed To Spur Competition, May Be Unavailable In Some States Next Year
The federal health law requires two plans in every state, but few insurers are lining up to play.
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Delay In Major Health Law Provision Raises Doubts At Critical Stage Of Rollout
The decision to give large employers an extra year to cover their workers was praised by business leaders but complicates the implementation.
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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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Big Changes Ahead For Those Who Buy Their Own Insurance
Premiums may increase for young people, but the flip side is insurers must take all comers, broaden benefits and cap out-of-pocket costs.
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GAO Report Points To Challenges In Setting Up Federal Health Insurance Marketplaces
The report says that the administration "has many key activities remaining to be completed."
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Hospitals, Testing Companies Face Questions About Value Of Community Screenings
Promotions don't disclose that many of the tests for heart disease and stroke are not recommended for those without symptoms or risk factors.
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Health Perks Geared To Top Workers Could Trigger Penalties Under Health Law
Employers who offer more generous benefits to highly paid workers could face $100-a-day fines for every worker who doesn't get them.
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Consumer Groups Fear Patients Could Be Hit With Large Out-Of-Pocket Costs
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.
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Insurers’ Efforts To Delay Health Law Compliance Could Affect Premiums, Benefits For Millions
By moving up renewal dates on plans sold directly to consumers, insurers could delay meeting law's requirements for up to a year.
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Walgreens Becomes 1st Retail Chain To Diagnose, Treat Chronic Conditions
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.
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