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Health Law Calls For Some Workers To Be Automatically Enrolled In Coverage

By Michelle Andrews August 5, 2014 KFF Health News Original

A provision of the ACA that could be implemented as early as next year requires employers with more than 200 workers to sign up employees in one of the company’s plans. Workers may opt out, however.

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Medicare Experiment Could Signal Sea Change For Hospice

By Michelle Andrews July 29, 2014 KFF Health News Original

What happens when hospice patients can keep getting life-extending treatment? Palliative care expert Diane Meier discusses the new program.

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Arkansas Weighs Plan To Make Some Medicaid Enrollees Fund Savings Accounts

By Michelle Andrews July 22, 2014 KFF Health News Original

The state is proposing that many people enrolled in the “private option” Medicaid expansion program contribute between $5 and $25 a month. Those who don’t could face additional medical expenses.

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Some Plans Skew Drug Benefits To Drive Away Patients, Advocates Warn

By Michelle Andrews July 8, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Groups file complaint with federal officials saying four Florida insurers discriminated against people with HIV in setting up pricing structure for drugs, and another analysis finds that many silver plans place medications for costly diseases in highest formulary tier.

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Proposal To Add Skimpier ‘Copper’ Plans To Marketplace Raises Concerns

By Michelle Andrews July 1, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Advocates say the plans could expose consumers to unacceptably high out-of-pocket costs if they get sick.

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KFF Health News has had a variety of coverage about Medicare, long-term care and other issues affecting seniors’ quality of care and life. Below is a complete list of our 2014 coverage. See Stories Published In: 2013 | 2012 KFF Health News’s coverage of aging and long-term care issues is produced with support from The […]

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A Reader Asks: Can New Employees Be Forced To Wait 90 Days For Coverage?

By Michelle Andrews June 27, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist says a 90-day delay is allowed by the health law, but employees have other options to get through that time.

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Advocates Worry Conn. Decision Could Undermine Autism Coverage

By Michelle Andrews June 24, 2014 KFF Health News Original

That state has defined autism behavioral therapy as a type of medical benefit not subject to the mental health parity law, a move that allows insurers more latitude to limit the benefits they offer.

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A Reader Asks: Can Our Plan Kick Off Our Daughter Because Her Job Offers Coverage?

By Michelle Andrews June 20, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist says the health law initially allowed some plans to do that, but that provision is no longer valid.

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Readers Ask: Are Insurance Premiums Capped? Do Doctors Have To Accept Medicare?

By Michelle Andrews June 17, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist answers inquiries from readers.

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A Reader Asks: As An Immigrant In The U.S. Illegally, Can I Buy Insurance?

By Michelle Andrews June 13, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist explains that the health law’s online marketplaces are not an option, but other private insurance may be.

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School Nurses’ Role Expands With Access To Students’ Online Health Records

By Michelle Andrews June 10, 2014 KFF Health News Original

In a few districts, doctors and hospitals are making their records available to school health officials to help provide better care for children with chronic conditions.

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A Reader Asks: Where Can My Daughter Who Turns 26 Mid-Year Get Coverage?

By Michelle Andrews June 6, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist offers several suggestions to a mother worried about her adult child “aging off” the family’s work-based insurance.

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Rape Victims May Have To Pay For Some Medical Services

By Michelle Andrews June 3, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Federal law seeks to keep sexual assault victims from paying for forensic exams, but in some states they may have to cover tests and treatment for pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.

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A Reader Asks: Can I Cancel My Marketplace Plan If My Boss Decides To Offer Coverage?

By Michelle Andrews May 30, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist notes that consumers can drop a plan from the online exchanges anytime, but there are some important factors to consider.

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States Consider Using Medicaid To Pay College Health Plan Premiums

By Michelle Andrews May 27, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Advocates say that the option will provide more flexibility for students who are eligible for the state-federal health program for low-income people.

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A Reader Asks: Are Insurers Required To Cover HIV Prevention Medication Recently Recommended By CDC?

By Michelle Andrews May 23, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Federal health officials urge anyone at substantial risk of HIV to start an expensive prescription drug regimen that can prevent infection. But that doesn’t mean it qualifies for coverage without any cost sharing under the health law.

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What Happens To A Consumer Who Gets Exchange Plan Buyer’s Remorse?

By Michelle Andrews May 20, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist looks into issues raised by readers about health law coverage.

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A Reader Asks: Will Using Electronic Cigarettes Affect My Insurance Rates?

By Michelle Andrews May 16, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Whether e-cigarettes are subject to the tobacco surcharge is a matter of debate.

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Defining What ‘Defined Contributions’ Mean For Work-Based Health Insurance

By Michelle Andrews May 13, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist examines the pros and cons of this trend, which could give employees more responsibility for their health coverage.

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