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Prevention Experts, Eye Doctors Disagree On Vision Tests For Seniors

By Michelle Andrews March 11, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says there is not enough evidence to know whether vision screening given by primary care doctors benefits patients.

FAQ: What Are The Penalties For Not Getting Insurance?

By Michelle Andrews March 9, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A consumer’s guide to the tax penalties for not having insurance.

Report Details Senior Health Care That Misses The Mark

By Michelle Andrews March 8, 2016 KFF Health News Original

New research from the Dartmouth Atlas Project identifies areas where older patients get care that doesn’t meet guidelines or their own goals.

Consumer Choices Have Limited Impact On U.S. Health Care Spending: Study

By Michelle Andrews March 4, 2016 KFF Health News Original

An analysis from the Health Care Cost Institute finds that less than half of health care costs are for services considered “shoppable,” and consumers’ out-of-pocket spending on that is just 7 percent of all spending.

Majority Of Young Men Don’t Know About Emergency Contraception, Study Finds

By Michelle Andrews February 26, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The survey of 93 men, most of whom were sexually active, finds that 42 percent had heard of emergency contraception, or the morning-after pill.

As Rural Hospitals Struggle, Some Opt To Close Labor And Delivery Units

By Michelle Andrews February 23, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Facilities for delivering babies are costly to run and hard to staff, so some small, rural hospitals are closing them, forcing pregnant women to travel for care.

Urban Medicare Beneficiaries May See More Drug Savings This Year

By Michelle Andrews February 19, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says access to special, lower-cost pharmacies has improved for Medicare beneficiaries in urban areas.

Delay Of New Health Law Forms May Confuse Some Taxpayers

By Michelle Andrews February 16, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Employers, insurers and government health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid are required to send taxpayers a form showing whether they provided health care but the government has pushed back the deadline for the forms.

Top Hospitals Likely Are Available On A Marketplace Plan, Study Finds

By Michelle Andrews February 12, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Many of the hospitals can be found in network on at least one plan, but fewer are participating in more than that, according to the analysis.

A 401(k) Withdrawal Can Lead To Trouble For Health Plan Subsidies

By Michelle Andrews February 9, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The retirement savings are considered income, so an unexpected withdrawal may change the level of premium subsidies for which an individual qualifies.

Study: 29 Percent Of Colonoscopy Patients May Have Unneeded Pre-Screening Visits

By Michelle Andrews February 5, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Primary care doctors can do the initial screening and recommendations for a colonoscopy, the researchers write in JAMA.

N.Y., Minn. Opt For Low-Cost Plans To Help Some Residents Afford Coverage

By Michelle Andrews February 2, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Both states are offering “basic health programs” that provide policies to consumers with low monthly premiums and copayments, and low or no deductibles.

Federal Officials Clarify Rules On Getting New Health Coverage After A Move

By Michelle Andrews January 29, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The new rules should help make sure people understand when they are eligible for a special sign-up period if they move.

Consumers Cut Costs By Combining Limited Coverage Health Plans, Despite Penalty Risks

By Michelle Andrews January 26, 2016 KFF Health News Original

People sometimes put together a variety of policies, such as short-term and critical illness plans, instead of buying more expensive comprehensive health coverage. But they likely will face federal health law penalties.

New Federal Standards For Marketplace Plans May Reduce Out-Of-Pocket Spending

By Michelle Andrews January 22, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Officials have proposed establishing six options for the exchange plans that would set standard deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket spending limits, among other things.

Determining Whether A Marketplace Plan Covers Abortion Is Still Difficult

By Michelle Andrews January 19, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Many insurers leave out information about abortion coverage on the summary of benefits and coverage.

Study: Some Marketplace Customers Spend 25 Percent Of Income On Health Expenses

By Michelle Andrews January 15, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Urban Institute researchers found that premiums and out-of-pocket costs are still a major concern for people seeking coverage on the health care marketplaces.

Slipping Between Medicaid And Marketplace Coverage Can Leave Consumers Confused

By Michelle Andrews January 12, 2016 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist answers questions about how people can handle moving between the government health plan for low-income residents and the private plans offered on the federal health law’s exchanges.

Incentive Worth $550 Fails To Motivate Obese Workers To Lose Weight

By Michelle Andrews January 8, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Obese employees at the University of Pennsylvania were promised an insurance premium discount valued at $550 if they lost 5 percent of their weight, but the incentive failed.

More Employers Offer Plans That Provide Lump Sums For Critical Illnesses

By Michelle Andrews January 5, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The plans can help workers cover their high deductibles, but the policies also have limitations.

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