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Head Of California Exchange Scolds UnitedHealth For Blaming Woes On Obamacare
Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, says the giant insurer’s complaints about ACA exchanges are “total spin and unanchored in reality.”
A Last-Minute Reprieve For Some Consumers On California Exchange
Faced with the possibility of a tax penalty, many people scrambled to enroll, and the exchange extended the deadline for those who officially started the process as of Jan. 31.
Short-Term Health Plans: The Pros And Cons
“You could get one of these plans, pay the uninsured tax penalty and still pay less.”
Hospitals Employ Email ‘Empathy’ To Help Doctors And Patients Keep In Touch
A better way to communicate with patients and track their progress?
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.
Hispanic Children’s Uninsured Rate Hits Record Low, Study Finds
About 300,000 Hispanic children gained insurance in 2014 from 2013, dropping the number of uninsured to 1.7 million, researchers said, and two-thirds of 1.7 million uninsured Hispanic kids live in five states.
‘Cadillac’ Tax Delay: A Chance To Refine or First Step To Kill It Altogether?
Last month’s two-year delay of the “Cadillac” tax created uncertainty. The Obama administration says the delay is a chance to refine the provision, but opponents view the delay as the first step in eliminating the Cadillac tax altogether.
Health Reform in 2015: A Year in Review
From the King v. Burwell decision to the ultimate “doc fix,” there were some major developments in health care reform this year.
Under Review: How DOJ, FTC Decide Whether To OK Health Insurance Mergers
While some reviews last just 30 days, it could take antitrust regulators more than a year to approve or deny proposed mergers between Anthem and Cigna and Aetna and Humana. An antitrust law expert says that’s because the companies have significant overlap in business products and practices.
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.