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Potential Outcomes Of The ACA’S Third Enrollment Period And Their Implications
The Affordable Care Act’s third enrollment period ends in about a week, but the final outcome is still unclear. While sign-ups have been increasing each week, enrollment could end short of expectations, with consumers facing higher premiums or — contrary to previous patterns — with younger-trending enrollees.
Expensive Drugs in 2016 Crosshairs
Lawmakers, policymakers and California voters are poised this year to move past dismay and discussion about rising prescription drug prices. With a new law on the books in California and a petition approved for the statewide ballot, dismay may give way to action.
Covered California Sign-Ups Hit 140,000 Almost Halfway Into Enrollment Period
Exchange officials expect a flood of business today, the last day to enroll for Jan. 1, 2016, coverage through Covered California.
Why Some ACA Exchanges Have Delayed Adult Dental Coverage
While the Affordable Care Act has outlined specific requirements for U.S. residents to have access to and purchase affordable, comprehensive health plans, dental coverage has largely been left in the outfield. As a result, exchanges have implemented adult dental coverage at varying times, resulting in dental coverage disparities across the U.S.
UnitedHealth’s Threat To Leave Exchanges Not Expected To Mean Much in California
UnitedHealth Group announced yesterday it’s losing too much money in Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges and may reduce participation next year. But that probably won’t happen in California, according to Covered California officials.
Exchange Gears Up for Third Open Enrollment Period
Interest in signing up for coverage through Covered California may be piqued by the increased penalty this year for lack of health insurance — as much as $2,085 per family.
Five Things To Watch in Round Three of the ACA’s Open Enrollment
The Affordable Care Act’s third open enrollment period starts on Sunday, and the law faces some new challenges, including a shrinking pool of potential enrollees, shuttering cooperative health plans and a lack of awareness about subsidies that can help consumers purchase coverage.
Exchange Survey Sets Table for Upcoming Open Enrollment Period
Covered California hopes to sign up at least 300,000 consumers in the enrollment period starting Nov. 1 — in part by reaching Californians who are eligible for subsidies but don’t know it.
How Navigators Plan To Insure the Remaining Uninsured
With the Affordable Care Act’s third open enrollment period less than one month away, the latest batch of navigators are ramping up to help consumers sign up for health insurance. Website glitches and poor coordination previously hampered enrollment efforts, but the biggest challenge this time is much more fundamental: helping consumers understand the law.
Covered California Fixes Gap in Coverage for Pregnant Women
California’s insurance exchange this week added a new program officials hope will fill a void in coverage for middle-income pregnant women.