Medicare change would expand coverage for 14 million people
This week, Kamala Harris proposed expanding Medicare to provide home care for families that cannot afford long-term care.
Texas blocked from forcing 1.5 million people to change health plans
The state's new $116 billion Medicaid contract proposal was scheduled to remove three hospital plans.
Republicans have plan to change Medicaid
The Path to Independence Act would permit states to impose work requirements on able-bodied Americans enrolled in the program.
Map reveals US states where healthcare is least accessible
Just 55 percent of U.S. adults can access and afford quality healthcare when needed. However, this disparity varies across the country.
New York changes health insurance rules for women
S.201/A2656 bans commercial health organizations from charging extra fees for special enrollment because of pregnancy.
Lab owner was paid $14 million for fake COVID-19 test results
A Chicago laboratory owner and operator pleaded guilty to wire fraud relating to a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme.
How Kamala Harris' tie-breaking vote could push up Medicare costs in 2025
The 2022 vote was split 51-50 across party lines, and Harris cast the final vote for the law that made substantial changes to Medicare prices beginning in 2025.
Seniors to lose health care plan after Medicare Advantage change
If affected, seniors should receive a letter alerting them about the next steps and how to enroll in a new plan.
Millions of Americans could see health insurance costs rise, Democrats warn
Under the Affordable Care Act, Americans saw enhanced premium tax credits for Health Insurance Marketplace coverage.
Medicare beneficiaries could lose access to some benefits by end of year
Unless Congress acts, telehealth services are scheduled to expire by the end of the year.
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The Republican candidates want to return to a time when people with pre-existing conditions and chronic diseases were legally discriminated against.
Medicare beneficiaries could face shock this month from plan updates
The annual notice of change arrives every October for Medicare recipients.
More than 500,000 Americans set to lose their Medicare Advantage plans
Roughly 560,000 members will need to find a new plan.
COVID vaccine will now cost $200 for millions of Americans
The federal Bridge Access program was eliminated by Congress after running out of funding.
Americans without health insurance rose by 2 million under Trump: Report
The report looked at the U.S. Census data and showed that the national uninsured rate dropped by 1.2 percent under Biden.
Working seniors see changes to Medicare
Under the IRA, the definition of creditable prescription coverage changed, and some employer-offered plans no longer count.
Map shows states already requiring insurance to cover IVF
Not everyone has insurance that covers the costly procedure, which can carry a price tag of between $14,000 to $25,000 for just one cycle.
100,000 people kicked off Medicaid in Kansas
KanCare, the state's Medicaid program, finished its first review in three years in May, leaving 114,000 Kansans without coverage.
Nearly 500,000 people kicked off Medicaid
As of this month, more than 480,000 Virginia residents had been disenrolled from the state's health care coverage.
Hotel owned by Republican's family owes $1.2 million for health insurance
The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, has become "severely delinquent" to its health insurer.
Georgia Medicare recipients will see major change in November
Georgia maintains its health insurance marketplace on HealthCare.gov but will implement the state-run platform Georgia Access.
Medicare beneficiaries facing "perfect storm" for enrollment, insurance CEO
Seniors on Medicare might need to make different decisions when it comes to their health care plans next year.
Americans are worried about Medicare: poll
The majority of Americans enrolled in Medicare who were polled said they fear they'll see their benefits slashed.
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Nearly 40,000 seniors forced to change Medicare Advantage plans
Centene Corp announced it would be ending its Medicare Advantage plans in at least six states this year as the company faces cost pressures.
Over a million Americans have lost health insurance in past year
The number of uninsured Americans is climbing close to pre-pandemic levels.
CMS sued by nonprofit over FOIA request
Government Accountability & Oversight says the agency has failed to provide records in a FOIA request.
Second-largest Medicare Advantage insurer prepares to lose over 200K people
Louisville-based Humana said it expects to lose the patients as it limits benefits available and leaves several markets in 2025.
Map shows states with the worst health care
The average American spends $13,500 on their healthcare, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Medicare drug prices are changing
Under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare gained the ability to negotiate prescription drug prices.