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Health Law Provides No Guarantees Of Access To Midwives, Birthing Centers

By Michelle Andrews March 4, 2014 KFF Health News Original

The overhaul mandated maternity coverage, but some private insurance plans don’t include services.

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A Reader Asks: How Do I Apply For Coverage For My Son In Another State?

By Michelle Andrews February 28, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist explains that parents can get a child-only policy for a dependent living elsewhere while still getting coverage for themselves at home.

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Readers Ask About Whether Some Practices By Doctors, Insurers Are Acceptable

By Michelle Andrews February 25, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist responds to questions about whether doctors can request to keep a patient’s credit card on file, if a woman can sign up for insurance after becoming pregnant and whether an insurer can keep a young man off his parent’s policy.

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A Reader Asks: Can My Doctor Charge Me For ‘Chronic Disease Management’ In My Annual Physical?

By Michelle Andrews February 21, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist says that even though many preventive care services are covered without cost to the patient, “evaluation and management services” can be billed separately.

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What Happens If My Income Changes After I Receive An Insurance Subsidy?

By Michelle Andrews December 6, 2013 KFF Health News Original

KHN consumer columnist Michelle Andrews says a reader may have to repay some of the subsidy and describes how this would typically work.

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Some Plans Refuse To Cover Medical Costs Related To Suicide Despite Federal Rules

By Michelle Andrews February 18, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Under the health law and 2006 regulations, insurers can’t deny medical coverage for an individual’s injuries because they resulted from medical condition such as depression, even if it was not diagnosed before the injury.

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A Reader Asks: If I Am On COBRA, Do I Have To Buy A New Marketplace Plan?

By Michelle Andrews February 14, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist says cheaper deals may be available on the state exchanges, but consumers don’t have to ditch their COBRA policies.

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Some Same-Sex Couples Denied Family Policies On Insurance Marketplaces

By Michelle Andrews February 11, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Being allowed to purchase a family policy is tougher in states that don’t recognize gay marriage.

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A Reader Asks: Can Foreign Visitors Buy Health Insurance Exchange Plans?

By Michelle Andrews February 7, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist says policies are limited to people who reside in a state.

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Medicare & Aging News From KFF Health News — 2013

January 14, 2014 Page

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 2013 coverage. See Stories Published In: 2014 | 2012 KFF Health News’s coverage of aging and long-term care issues is produced with support from The […]

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Advocates Worry That Drug Company Assistance Programs Will Be Banned From Helping Patients With Marketplace Policies

By Michelle Andrews February 4, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Some specialty drugs can cost consumers — even those with insurance — thousands of dollars a year, but manufacturers often provide aid for those who meet specific income and program requirements.

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Can I Get My Insurance To Pay For An IUD Removal?

By Michelle Andrews January 31, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist says the procedure is considered preventive and should be covered by most health plans.

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Readers Ask How Divorce, Student Status Will Affect Marketplace Applications

By Michelle Andrews January 28, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist reassures a consumer who is divorcing that subsidies can be based on new income projections, not what was earned jointly the year before and offers suggestions about what exchange out-of-state students should use.

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Consumers Expecting Free ‘Preventive’ Care Sometimes Surprised By Charges

By Michelle Andrews January 21, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Patients sometimes find that they are expected to pay for associated services, such as facility fees or anesthesia, and health law advocates say more federal guidance is needed for billing the procedures.

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A Reader Asks: Do Couples Have To Buy The Same Level Health Plan?

By Michelle Andrews January 17, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist reports family members can opt for separate plans and still qualify for premium subsidies, but they need to consider some other important details.

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Readers Ask About HSAs, Infertility Treatment And The Consequences Of Not Buying Insurance

By Michelle Andrews October 22, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Consumer columnist Michelle Andrews answers questions about the insurance landscape under the new health law.

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Health Law Adds Coverage For Services Needed By People With Developmental Disabilities

By Michelle Andrews January 14, 2014 KFF Health News Original

But advocates are concerned that insurers may find ways around the new requirements.

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A Reader Asks: Will A Tax Lien Affect My Premium Tax Credit?

By Michelle Andrews January 13, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Experts tell KHN’s consumer columnist that it is unlikely a tax lien would mean consumers would have to repay the insurance subsidies.

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Readers Ask: Are Premium Subsidies Permanent; Do I Have To Meet An Asset Test For Medicaid?

By Michelle Andrews January 7, 2014 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s consumer columnist answers questions about provisions of the health law.

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Letters To The Editor: Medigap Coverage And Medicare Costs; The Complicated Nature Of Deductibles; Do People Know How Much ‘Good’ Insurance Costs?

January 14, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Letters to the Editor is a periodic KHN feature.

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