Practical Challenges For Insurers Studying Whether To Extend Canceled Plans
On PBS NewsHour Friday, KHN’s Julie Appleby discussed what insurers are weighing as they decide whether or not to extend previously canceled health insurance policies into 2014. Watch the report in the video player above.
Which Hospitals Score Best On Medicare’s Quality Measures?
On NPR’s Morning Edition today, KHN’s Jordan Rau discussed the new quality data released by Medicare Thursday and what types of hospitals scored best and worst. Listen to the conversation below. http://www.npr.org/v2/?i=245254951&m=245358669&t=audio
Video: Health Law Offers Help For Many With Chronic Illness
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey once again joined PBS NewsHour to discuss the implementation of the 2010 health law. Wednesday night’s program focused on what the law means for consumers with preexisting health conditions. Watch the report in the video player above.
Why Some People Can’t Keep Their Insurance Plans
On PBS NewsHour Tuesday, KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey discussed why insurers are canceling many individual insurance policies, the political fallout and what options consumers have for finding affordable insurance plans. Watch the report in the video player above.
Updating The Latest Efforts On Fixing Healthcare.gov
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey was on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Monday talking about efforts the federal government is making to fix the troubled healthcare.gov website for purchasing health insurance. Watch the video below. This is part of a regular Monday morning segment on Washington Journal. Tune in each week to stay informed about the latest developments […]
A View From The States: Health Care Continues Stumbling Startup
States are making some progress getting customers signed up for health insurance. But it isn’t pretty. Here is a roundup of dispatches from KHN’s radio partners at NPR member stations: Alaska averaged one sign up a day last week on the state’s new Affordable Care Act marketplace, where it was taking up to three hours […]
Updates: The Latest On The Health Law’s Insurance Exchanges
KHN’s Jenny Gold was on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Monday giving an update on the health law’s insurance exchanges and previewing President Obama’s comments Monday on the exchange’s rollout. Watch the video below. This is part of a regular Monday morning segment on Washington Journal. Tune in each week to stay informed about the latest developments […]
How Consumers Are Navigating The Marketplaces
KHN’s Julie Appleby was on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Monday discussing consumer issues with the new online insurance marketplaces that launched Oct. 1. Watch the video below. This is part of a regular Monday morning segment on Washington Journal. Tune in each week to stay informed about the latest developments in health policy.
Navigating The Marketplaces: Reader Questions Answered
KHN’s Julie Appleby, the Washington Post’s Sarah Kliff and Consumers’ Checkbook’s Robert Krughoff answered readers questions today about enrollment in the health law’s new insurance marketplaces. A transcript of the discussion follows. READER QUESTION: My daughter earns $22,000 a year. Her employer offers insurance. Does she have to get insurance through her employer if it’s not more […]
Join A Live Discussion Today On Washingtonpost.com
KHN’s Julie Appleby joins The Washington Post’s Sarah Kliff and Consumers’ Checkbook’s Robert Krughoff to answer readers questions about enrollment in the health law’s new insurance marketplaces today at 12:00 noon ET. If you can’t participate in the discussion live, you can submit your questions in advance: http://live.washingtonpost.com/affordable-care-act-what-are-your-thoughts-and-questions.html A full transcript of the Q&A session […]
Answering Your Last Minute Questions On Online Health Insurance Exchanges
KHN’s Phil Galewitz was on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Monday morning taking questions about tomorrow’s launch of the health law’s online health insurance exchanges. See related stories: In Kentucky, Confusion And Misinformation Abound KHN reporters will be returning to C-SPAN’s Washington Journal each Monday throughout the summer. Tune in each week to stay informed about the […]
Purchasing Health Insurance After Oct. 1
As part of the Washington Post’s continuing series of online discussions about the health law’s new insurance marketplaces, Insuring Your Health columnist Michelle Andrews answered readers questions today. A transcript of today’s discussion follows. READER QUESTION: Can you explain the difference between purchasing insurance via a state exchange versus the open market? Will there be major differences […]
Video: Health Law Changes, Seniors And Medicare
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey appeared on PBS Newshour Thursday night to answer questions from seniors uncertain of how the Affordable Care Act will affect people older Americans and what changes are coming for Medicare recipients. Watch the video below.
Answering Consumer Questions About Obamacare Marketplaces
As part of the Washington Post’s continuing series of online discussions about the health law’s new insurance marketplaces, KHN’s Phil Galewitz and the Post’s Sarah Kliff answered readers questions today. A transcript of today’s discussion follows. READER QUESTION: Neither my husband nor I receive health insurance through an employer and have had an individual plan […]
New Health Care Options For Young Adults In 2014
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey appeared on PBS Newshour Tuesday night to answer questions from young adult viewers uncertain of how they will be affected by the health law. Watch the video below.
Questions And Answers About Obamacare Marketplaces
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Julie Appleby were hosted once again by the Washington Post’s Charity Brown for a live discussion with Post readers about how the new online marketplaces will work under the health law. KHN reporters will participate in more live discussions with Post readers in the coming days. A transcript of today’s discussion […]
Back For An Encore: Your Questions About Insurance Marketplaces
KHN’s Julie Appleby and Mary Agnes Carey, who answered Washington Post reader questions about enrollment in the health law’s new insurance marketplaces last week, are back by popular demand at 12 noon ET today. If you can’t participate in the discussion live, you can submit your questions in advance: http://live.washingtonpost.com/shopping-for-obamacare.html A full transcript of the Q&A session […]
How Will Obamacare Affect Workers And Their Health Coverage?
KHN’s Jay Hancock was on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Monday morning taking questions about how the health law will affect the health insurance coverage workers get from their employers and what they need to know. See related stories: FAQ: How Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Is Changing KHN reporters will be returning to C-SPAN’s Washington Journal each Monday […]
Insurance Marketplace 101: Answering Consumer Questions
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Julie Appleby were hosted by the Washington Post’s Charity Brown earlier today for a live discussion with Post readers about how the new online marketplaces will work under the health law. A transcript of that discussion is posted below. MARY AGNES CAREY: Welcome to today’s chat about the online marketplaces. […]
Join A Live Discussion Today On washingtonpost.com
The Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces will launch Oct. 1, but many questions remain for consumers, employers and the health care industry. Who is eligible? How can they apply for subsidies? Will comparison-shopping be as easy as buying an airline ticket or hotel room? KHN’s Julie Appleby and Mary Agnes Carey, who wrote today’s […]
