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Pa., Del. Move To Maintain Health Insurance Subsidy Access

By Elana Gordon, WHYY June 9, 2015 KFF Health News Original

A soon-to-be-announced Supreme Court ruling could threaten health insurance subsidies for millions of people in about three dozen states. But many state officials aren’t sharing contingency plans lest they be seen as supporting Obamacare.

What’s At Stake When The Supreme Court Rules On Health Plan Subsidies

By Julie Rovner and Mary Agnes Carey June 8, 2015 KFF Health News Original

A decision in King v. Burwell is expected by the end of the month.

EHealth Sees Once-Thriving Business Decline Due To Health Law Exchanges

By Phil Galewitz June 1, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The nation’s largest online broker lost thousands of customers, but some analysts suggest that if the Supreme Court strikes down subsidies on the federal exchange, some may return to the company.

Maryland, Feds To Recoup $45M From Noridian For Botched Health Exchange Website

July 22, 2015 Morning Briefing

The company will make this payment to settle claims and avoid legal action in an agreement announced Tuesday.

Rand Paul Pursues Vote On Defunding Planned Parenthood Before The August Break

July 28, 2015 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, the organization confirmed Monday that its website has been hacked by anti-abortion activists.

Obamacare Drug Coverage Descriptions May Confuse Consumers About Costs, Study Finds

By Michelle Andrews January 23, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Healthcare.gov only allows insurance plans to list cost sharing details for four drug tiers, but many plans on the website have more than that, potentially leading to consumer confusion, according to an analysis by Avalere Health.

Growing Pains For State Obamacare Exchanges

June 4, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Minnesota, Colorado and Connecticut are figuring out how to continue running their health insurance marketplaces as federal start-up funding runs out.

Welcome To Our New Website

By John Fairhall October 23, 2014 KFF Health News Original

We have redesigned our site to make it easier for you to use and read, whether on a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Insurance Co-Ops Set Up By Health Law Face Economic Challenges

September 16, 2015 Morning Briefing

Three of the 23 insurance startups have failed, despite initial funding from the federal government. Also in news about the health law, an examination of which states are getting the bulk of premium subsidies, the most recent auditor report on the problems that hobbled the launch of the healthcare.gov website, and a study looking at the penalties being levied on hospitals.

In Louisiana, Obamacare Subsidies Mean Financial Independence For Some

By Jeff Cohen, WNPR May 11, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Meet three people from the Bayou State who would likely lose their insurance and their newfound sense of financial stability if the Supreme Court rules subsidies illegal in the King v. Burwell case.

Advocates And Experts Debate Need For More Regulation Of Fertility Services

By Michael Ollove, Stateline March 19, 2015 KFF Health News Original

A new Utah law allowing children conceived via sperm donation to see the medical histories of their fathers is seen as an exception to otherwise light regulation of assisted reproductive technology in states.

Calming Dementia Patients Without Powerful Drugs

By Rachel Dornhelm, KQED May 29, 2015 KFF Health News Original

In California nursing homes, just over 15 percent of dementia patients are on antipsychotic drugs. That’s far more than advocates say is necessary. But that number is down from almost 22 percent just three years ago.

Missouri Health Plans Offer Inadequate Coverage For Smoking Cessation, Report Finds

By Jordan Shapiro, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch April 14, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The American Lung Association study finds that few insurers fully cover all seven FDA-approved devices to help smokers quit the habit, but insurers dispute the findings.

Even Insured Consumers Get Hit With Unexpectedly Large Medical Bills

By Julie Appleby February 18, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Enrollees may face big charges as a result of lack of transparency and confusion about insurer’s provider networks.

Errors Can Turn Affordable Care Benefits To Customer Torment

By Ann Doss Helms, The Charlotte Observer March 23, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Pairing federal payments with private insurance brings benefits to many but creates dueling bureaucracies for some customers caught between them.

Georgia Insurers, Doctors Partner To Improve Patient Care, Cut Costs

By Virginia Anderson, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution April 8, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Primary care providers are teaming up with insurers, hospitals and others to improve patients’ health by coordinating their care and, the theory goes, curbing out-of-control health care costs.

Federal Officials Unveil Streamlined Marketplace Website

By Julie Appleby October 8, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Consumers using the federal healthcare.gov website when open enrollment begins next month should expect a faster website with a shorter application form and features making it easier to use on mobile devices, Obama administration officials said Wednesday. In a briefing with reporters, they showed off a live version of the updated site and said it […]

Obamacare Enrollment Falling Short In Washington State

By Lisa Stiffler, The Seattle Times February 6, 2015 KFF Health News Original

While enrollment in the state’s Medicaid program has surged, the number of residents signing up for private plans is less than expected as the Feb. 15 deadline looms.

Texas Insurance Brokers Play Bigger Obamacare Role

By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media February 11, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Despite an uneasy relationship with the health law, insurance brokers are touting their expertise and helping Texans sign up for Affordable Care Act insurance.

5 Tips For Procrastinators Who Need To Buy Health Insurance

By Mary Agnes Carey February 11, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The deadline for enrolling in coverage for 2015 is Sunday. Officials say people still have time to get through the process, but they should move quickly.

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