Obama Administration Retreats On Private Medicare Rate Cuts
But insurers still contest the claim that rates will rise slightly after arriving at their own calculations of the originally proposed cuts.
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But insurers still contest the claim that rates will rise slightly after arriving at their own calculations of the originally proposed cuts.
As enrollment continues for some, insurers like Independence Blue Cross in Pennsylvania are busy trying to show new customers how to use their policies.
The former governor has been meeting with legislators, some of whom weren't born when he first came to Jefferson City as state auditor in 1970.
KHN's consumer columnist reports that foreign insurance policies must meet HHS standards for "minimum essential coverage" to be considered a replacement for marketplace plans.
For some states, like California, things have gone well. But the rollout in states like Maryland and Oregon has been rocky. Mary Agnes Carey and CQ Roll Call's Emily Ethridge discuss what we've learned about why some did better than others.
One Boston hospital uses a Medicare fine, soul searching, and a plan for follow-up to reduce its alarming readmissions rate.
Montana's health insurance co-op is encouraged by its strong enrollment and plans to expand into Idaho next year. But some caution that it will be difficult for co-ops to grow beyond a niche player.
It a statement in the White House Rose Garden, the president Tuesday touted over 7 million sign-ups for health insurance on the health law's marketplaces.
People who chose to not enroll under the health law or could not afford coverage have limited options for care.
A Texas woman explains how her family's hopes of help from the health law were dashed when they found out that they were not eligible.
As the first open enrollment period draws to a close, here are seven things to watch for clues about what the health law's future might hold.
A group of Haitian-American insurance agents have seized the opportunity to bring health coverage to their own South Florida communities, where they estimate seven out of 10 people are uninsured.
Stride Health, which began operations last month, seeks to provide on-demand, personalized results that people have come to expect on the Web from the likes of Google and Amazon.
Colorado officials on both sides of the aisle are arguing over the effectiveness of the $8 million marketing spend the state's insurance marketplace.
But some residents remain unconvinced they need coverage, and others say they can't afford it even with financial help.
Tax experts say the penalty for not having coverage will exceed $95 for most people and encourage consumers to apply for tax credits to offset insurance premiums.
Largely low-income and minority California State University students want health insurance but many are afraid they can't afford it. Outreach workers are scrambling to sign them up.
Largely low-income and minority California State University students want health insurance but many are afraid they can't afford it. Outreach workers are scrambling to sign them up.
KHN's consumer columnist answers questions about how the health law and online exchanges work.
Obamacare business is picking up at a storefront in New Haven, where some customers are getting insurance for the first time and others are hoping to lower their premiums.
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