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Legislation That Could Make Deductibles For Chronic Care More Affordable Has Bipartisan Support

July 29, 2016 Morning Briefing

The bill, introduced earlier this month, comes at a time when more people have high-deductible plans. The bill would allow plan members to get coverage of all services needed for costly chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or heart disease, without having to meet the high deductible first. In other Capitol Hill news, House Democrats urge stronger regulations for nursing homes.

Most Doctors Unsure How To Discuss End-of-Life Care, Survey Says

By Barbara Feder Ostrov April 14, 2016 KFF Health News Original

They recognize the responsibility, but some may need training.

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.

How Medicare Drug Plans Hope To Follow Private Sector Lead

By Julie Appleby March 18, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The proposal that Medicare made this month to better control prescription drug costs involves testing strategies used with some success in the private sector.

Aid-In-Dying: Not So Easy

By Emily Bazar May 5, 2016 KFF Health News Original

In June, California will become the fifth state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescriptions from their doctors, but getting those prescriptions will require serious effort.

For Terminally Ill In California, End Of Suffering Is Now In Sight

By Anna Gorman March 14, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Terminal patients and doctors prepare themselves for California’s new assisted suicide law, which takes effect June 9.

Farm Contractors Balk At Obamacare Requirements

By April Dembosky, KQED February 11, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The federal health law is putting farmers in a tough spot. Many contractors supplying workers have to offer health coverage. Insurance is costly, and contractors worry about immigration fallout.

California Voters Will Have Their Say On Drug Prices

By Anna Gorman January 29, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Heated battle expected over November ballot proposal to curb state’s prescription drug costs, as pharmaceutical industry opens its pocketbook to defeat the measure.

‘Walking Wounded’ Share Jarring Stories For No-Smoking Campaign

By Jocelyn Wiener May 12, 2016 KFF Health News Original

But reaching Spanish speakers might take some extra effort.

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.

A Lifesaving Flight, With A Price Tag Of $56,000

By Corin Cates-Carney, Montana Public Radio January 21, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Big, sparsely populated states such as Montana are dependent on air ambulances to get people to specialized medical care. But those lifesaving flights can be hugely expensive and not covered by insurance.

Buying Supplemental Insurance Can Be Hard For Younger Medicare Beneficiaries

By Susan Jaffe February 3, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Congress left it to states to determine whether private Medigap plans are sold to the more than 9 million disabled people younger than 65 who qualify for Medicare. The result: rules vary across the country.

Surprise! Here’s Another Bill For That ‘Paramedic Response’

By Anna Gorman February 3, 2016 KFF Health News Original

California cities increasingly are billing patients for paramedic services that they say were not covered by insurers. One 85-year-old woman took on city hall.

Fear Of Future Health Problems Plagues Porter Ranch, Calif., Gas Leak Victims

By Anna Gorman March 15, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Even after the gas leak in Porter Ranch has been sealed, worries persist about the long-term health risks for residents.

Pharmaceutical Company Has Hiked Price On Aid-In-Dying Drug

By April Dembosky, KQED March 28, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Valeant Pharmaceuticals, the company that makes Seconal, the drug most commonly used in prescribed for terminally ill patients who want to end their lives, physician-assisted suicide, has doubled the price to more than $3,000.

Zooming In On Millennials

By Anna Gorman May 10, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Zoom, a medical group and insurer, is targeting millennials in Oregon and Washington with quick, accessible care as well as fitness, yoga and cooking classes.

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.

2016 Health Law Exchange Enrollment Tops 11.3M

By Phil Galewitz January 7, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The government’s most detailed release of figures shows insurance plan sign-ups beat the Obama administration’s goal for the year.

Doctors Ponder Delicate Talks As Medicare Pays For End-Of-Life Counsel

By Phil Galewitz March 16, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Physicians can now bill Medicare $86 for up to 30 minutes of counseling given to patients about end-of-life planning, but many doctors may need training to have those talks.

Do You Speak Health Insurance? It’s Not Easy.

By Mark Zdechlik, Minnesota Public Radio January 4, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Even savvy consumers stumble over terms like “coinsurance.”

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