Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Back To Health Crunch Come September
In this episode of 鈥淲hat the Health?鈥 Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the continuing efforts in Congress to 鈥渞epeal and replace鈥 the Affordable Care Act, upcoming open enrollment for individual insurance and Congress鈥 long health care to-do list for September.
Defensores desconf铆an de nuevas reglas para inscribir en planes de salud en el oto帽o
En el oto帽o, corredores y aseguradoras podr谩n guiar a los consumidores en el proceso para obtener un plan de salud de principio a fin. Pero algunos piensan que no mostrar谩n todas las opciones por igual, sino aqu茅llas por las que obtendr铆an una comisi贸n.
Consumer Advocates Wary Of New Marketplace Rules For Brokers
Federal officials relaxed their rules this month about how brokers and insurers can work with individuals to apply for health law policies.
Mom鈥檚 Policy, Medicaid Or A Health Exchange Plan: What鈥檚 A Grad To Do?
The federal health law has opened up new options for young adults but it can sometimes be confusing. A quick guide to the choices.
Repeal, Replace 鈥 Revise: Your Guide To How A Trump Proposal Might Change ACA Insurance
Even though the GOP health plan is stalled by intraparty negotiations, some big insurance changes are still in the works.
In Towns That Lost Most Obamacare Insurers, Rate Increases Still Competitive
Premiums on 2017 plans are rising by comparable amounts both in counties where multiple insurers still compete and in those where only one insurer remains after several companies stopped selling individual plans under the health law, according to Avalere, a consulting firm.
Amid Sign-Up Surge, Covered California Extends Enrollment Deadline
Despite health law uncertainty, more than 25,000 new consumers chose new plans in just two days this week.
COBRA, Retiree Plans, VA Benefits Don鈥檛 Alleviate Need To Sign Up For Medicare
Thousands of people mistakenly think that if they have insurance, they can wait to sign up for Medicare Part B. Generally, insurance other than that provided by a current employer will not exempt them from Medicare鈥檚 strict enrollment requirements.
No Immediate Changes To Your Obamacare Coverage
Despite President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act, state officials and advocates say Californians’ health plan is safe for now.
Electing To 鈥極pt Out鈥 Of Obamacare
Despite tax penalties, opponents of the nation鈥檚 health law are emboldened by President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 vow to scrap it. Others wonder why they should bother signing up.
Concerned About Losing Your Marketplace Plan? ACA Repeal May Take Awhile
Republican efforts to get rid of the federal health law are expected to take some time to work through Congress and leaders have promised to give consumers time to adjust to those changes.
Siete tips para evitar un dolor de cabeza al inscribirse en un plan de salud
Con el per铆odo abierto de inscripci贸n para planes de salud en los mercados establecidos por la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible ya en marcha, los consumidores est谩n preocupados por muchas cosas, desde el aumento de las primas hasta mantener al querido doctor.
As Insurers Cut Brokers鈥 Commissions, Consumers May Have One Less Tool For Enrollment
Some major insurance companies are opting not to pay commissions for plans sold on the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 marketplaces. Will this decision make enrollment season more difficult for consumers?
7 Tips To Help Avoid Costly Health Plan Enrollment Headaches
Despite fears of rising costs and fewer insurers on the health law鈥檚 marketplaces, consumers can find the best deals by carefully evaluating plans and checking out the fine print.
Reducir el shock del Obamacare
Con los grandes aumentos en las primas que se avecinan, la flexibilidad al elegir un plan de salud puede ser la clave para proteger su bolsillo.
Burwell Says Upcoming Enrollment Efforts Are Pivotal For Health Law
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell announces that federal officials expect the number of people picking plans will grow by 1 million this year to nearly 14 million people, but she acknowledges that rising prices and fewer insurers are challenging the marketplaces.
Can I Afford To Keep My Doctor?
Covered California says most consumers can avoid double-digit premium hikes next year if they shop around. But will enrollees be willing to switch plans if it means having to change doctors?
Young Adults Can Face Challenges To Health Enrollment
Even as the administration focuses on getting more young adults into marketplace coverage, many enrollment specialists say that this group has some difficulty transitioning from family plans or Medicaid.
Study Projects Sharper Increases In Obamacare Premiums For 2017
A Kaiser Family Foundation analysis forecasts rates could jump 10 percent next year in 14 major metro markets.
HHS Acts To Help More Ex-Inmates Get Medicaid
Obama administration broadens eligibility for those in halfway houses, but advocates for former prisoners say HHS and states must do far more.
