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Many insurers offering plans through the state's exchange marketplace plan, Washington Healthplanfinder, have trimmed the include-all-providers networks in favor of more narrow plans.
Insurance marketplace malfunctions have left some eager consumers in limbo as deadline to enroll nears. "I'm praying to God," one says.
Dismal enrollment numbers in October spark cry for action.
One out of every six dollars Medicare spent in the traditional fee-for-service program went to nursing and therapy for patients in rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, long-term care hospitals and in their own homes.
To become a judge, individuals donate at least $1,000 and then hear presentations about a handful of proposals before voting on a winner.
Criticism of limited provider networks is emerging in at least a half a dozen states as consumers realize that their Affordable Care Act insurance may not include the physicians or hospitals they've been seeing.
Changes that would allow the companies to enroll subsidy-eligible individuals are being tried in Texas, Ohio and Florida.
Wellpoint and other insurers face a new set of decisions as a result of the Obama administration's proposed "fix," which would allow them to renew individual plans that don't include all the benefits required by the overhaul.
Anyone who is "lawfully present" in the United States may qualify for premium tax credits to help pay for health insurance.
The Medicare program created by the Affordable Care Act focuses on smarter, targeted care to save lives and money.
Many state regulators, insurers have yet to decide on whether to OK renewals of canceled policies.
Some worry the lower rates will discourage physicians from participating, potentially making it more difficult for enrollees to get care.
The Wisconsin governor, who may have presidential ambitions, wants to take people off BadgerCare and have them shop for subsidized coverage on healthcare.gov.
As open enrollment continues under the health law, insurance columnist answers questions about issues affecting readers.
The Affordable Care Act offers state grants to reward doctors for quality health care.
Insurers battle to increase profits while adapting to health law's new constraints.
The "pay-it-forward" program has served more than 4,000 adults in the Battle Creek area since 2007.
The insurance commissioner and the health insurance industry lobby disagree over President Obama's plan.
Under the president's plan, insurers will be permitted to extend this year's policies into next year, but it's far from clear that insurers will want to follow through. Some state regulators may not even let them.
In Oregon, the online health marketplace isn't working for people looking to buy individual policies. But the state has been rapidly expanding Medicaid anyway. In Texas, insurance helpers may face state regulations that would make it even harder to assist people seeking coverage.
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