Arizona health insurance co-op is finally finding some traction

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Insurance co-op reports skyrocketing enrollment numbers this year Arizona’s non-profit health insurance co-op has seen a major increase in enrollment following poor enrollment predictions in 2014. Last year, the co-op was audited by the Department of Health and Human Services, which found that enrollment numbers were abysmal, with the co-op only providing coverage for some 869 people. This is only 4% of the co-op’s enrollment target of 24,000, making it one of the worst performing health insurance co-ops in the country. Meritus is finding traction among consumers in Arizona Despite…

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Arizona sees gains in health insurance

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Arizona’s uninsured population falls to 17.5% The number of people without health insurance coverage has fallen in Arizona. According to information from the Obama Administration, the state’s uninsured population fell from 20.4% in 2013 to 17.5% at the end of 2014. Federal officials are claiming that this is a victory for the Affordable Care Act, which has sought to make health insurance coverage more accessible to consumers throughout the country. According to Barack Obama, the healthcare reform plan has now been “woven into the fabric of America.” Affordable Care Act…

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Arizona releases information on its health insurance exchange

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Open enrollment is coming and Arizona has released information that may be useful to consumers Open enrollment for health insurance exchanges throughout the U.S. is about to begin and many states are beginning to release information concerning the policies that will be available for 2015. In Arizona, ten insurers will be offering individual insurance plans through the state’s exchange. Arizona’s exchange is managed by the federal government, which has been working to resolve technical issues with its exchange network before the open enrollment period begins. If these issues are not…

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Arizona residents are due refunds from their health insurance providers

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Consumers to receive $11 million in refunds in the coming months Many Arizona residents are due to receive refunds from health insurance companies in the coming months. In compliance with federal law, some of the state’s insurance companies are returning $11 million to consumers. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the average refund a family will receive is $51. Some 350,000 consumers throughout the state are expected to see refunds in the near future coming from their insurance providers. Insurers are unable to comply with federal health…

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Childhood vaccinations become more complicated due to insurance

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Some parents are starting to find it harder to find pediatricians who offer this medical service. Parents of children in some areas of Arizona are finding it increasingly challenging to be able to find a pediatrician who will give childhood vaccinations, due to the increased complications that are occurring as a result of insurance reimbursements. Pediatricians have started to quit offering the service because of reimbursement struggles with insurance. Childhood vaccinations are very important to a kid’s health and is vital to allowing a child to attend school. However, due…

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