People With Medical Debt Most Likely To Be Dunned By Collection Agencies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports in a new study that 59 percent of people contacted by a debt collector had outstanding medical bills.
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Repeal & Replace Watch
Health Law Coverage Has Helped Many Chronically Ill 鈥 But Has Still Left Gaps
New research finds that the Affordable Care Act 鈥 especially the Medicaid expansion 鈥 helped about 4 million people with chronic health problems get coverage. Researchers say their findings could help Republicans planning a replacement.
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California Withdraws Bid To Allow Undocumented To Buy Unsubsidized Plans
State lawmaker says he was worried the Trump Administration would use information on those who purchased plans to try and deport them.
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21 Medicare Health Plans Warned To Fix Provider Directory Errors
Federal officials release names of insurers who ranked poorly in a recent review of their online directories鈥 accuracy.
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Large Employer Health Plans Could Also See Some Impacts From Obamacare Overhaul
With the future of Obamacare on the line, workers might want to consider what benefits they have gained through the landmark law.
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Got A Raise? Congrats, But It Could Wreak Havoc On Your Subsidy Calculation
Health insurance subsidies are pegged to income estimates, but if those are too low, the customer may have to make a repayment to the government.
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Repeal & Replace Watch
Obama鈥檚 Challenge To GOP: Show Me Your Plan Before Repealing Mine
In an interview and written commentary, the president comes out swinging about Republicans鈥 plans to delay a health law replacement, if they repeal the current law. That strategy, he said, 鈥渋s, simply put, irresponsible.鈥
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Only 20 Percent Of Americans Support Health Law Repeal Without Replacement Plan
A new poll shows that GOP lawmakers鈥 strategy lacks widespread support and most people are more concerned that health care is affordable and available.
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Federal Judge Denies Request To Delay EEOC Rules On Wellness Programs
AARP had sought a preliminary injunction because it argued the new regulations 鈥 which allow employers to tie participation to 30 percent of the cost of individual health coverage 鈥 could be coercive.
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Vowing To Jettison Obamacare, Republicans Face Immediate Resistance And Risks
Republicans agree that they want to get rid of President Barack Obama鈥檚 signature achievement, but replacement strategies will be a heavy lift.
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For Some Patients In Marketplace Plans, Access To Cancer Centers Is Elusive
In a number of states, including big ones such as New York and Texas, leading cancer centers aren鈥檛 included in insurers鈥 provider networks.
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If Republicans Repeal Health Law, How Will They Pay For Replacement?
As part of their efforts to get rid of the health law, Republicans have pledged to overturn all its taxes. But that might hamper their efforts to find a replacement.
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Obamacare Enrollment Is Beating Last Year鈥檚 Early Pace
A record 6.4 million Americans signed up for plans through healthcare.gov in the first weeks of open enrollment 鈥 400,000 more than last year at this time, federal officials say.
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New Special Enrollment Rules Will Shift Paperwork Burden To Consumers
Federal officials provide details about a pilot project starting in June that will delay some consumers' mid-year marketplace enrollment until they produce documentation proving eligibility.
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After-Hours ER Care May Come With A Doctor’s Surcharge
Patients sometimes find an additional charge, generally between $30 and $200, tacked onto their bill for visiting a hospital emergency room between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
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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.
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GOP鈥檚 Timetable For Getting Repeal To Trump May Be Ambitious
Republicans say they plan to pass a bill to overhaul the federal health law in the 17 days between when Congress convenes and Inauguration Day. But past congressional budget veterans say that could prove to be very difficult.
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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.
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Without ACA Guarantees, 52 Million Adults Could Have Trouble Buying Individual Plans
More than a quarter of adults under the age of 65 have health problems that could lead to a denial of insurance if they were on the individual market and the health law鈥檚 protections were revoked under the overhaul planned by Republicans, according to research by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Marketplace Enrollment Still Important Despite Plans For Health Law Repeal
Republicans鈥 plans to overhaul the federal health law are not expected to take effect immediately, so consumers can still sign up for 2017 coverage.