Tag: health insurance costs

Health insurance expenses bring stress to uninsured American adults

H. Cutner
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A new report shows uninsured people are hesitant to purchase a policy due to anticipated rising costs. Approximately 71 percent of uninsured American adults who were aware of the open enrollment period chose not to purchase a plan due to expected increasing health insurance expenses. They risk failure to comply with the Affordable Care Act to sidestep rising costs. This represents a potential shift in the level of confidence that the ACA will stay in effect. The research was conducted by the Commonwealth Fund. The results were published in a…

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Penalties for those without health insurance are on the rise

Nordstrom
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Federal fines will be placing more pressure on uninsured consumers next year Health insurance premiums for those seeking coverage through exchanges in the United States are growing next year. For many consumers, higher costs may discourage them from actually keeping their coverage due to financial pressure. If they go without coverage, however, they will face penalties from the federal government. Next year, those penalties will be more costly, as they are designed to serve as an incentive to encourage consumers to purchase health insurance coverage. Report shows that the average…

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Health insurance and medication is growing more expensive in the US

S.Vagus
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Health care costs saw significant growth in 2014 Health care costs saw significant growth in 2014, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The federal agency has noted that health care expenditures are accelerating, with consumers and businesses spending a great deal of money on insurance coverage. As costs continue to grow, consumers are beginning to feel significant financial pressure. Finding a way to reduce health insurance costs is beginning to become a priority for the country, but an effective solution has yet to be found. Centers for…

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Insurance costs are driven skyward by some ailments more than others

H. Cutner
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New research has revealed the catastrophic ailments are the most expensive for insurers to cover. The results from a recent study that looked into health insurance costs has now revealed the 10 types of catastrophic ailments that are the priciest for insurers to have to cover as a part of their plans. Among the leading types of condition is going into labor early and having a preterm baby. Preterm births occur about 450,000 times every year and have been found to be among the highest insurance costs, says the new…

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Young consumers remain confused about health insurance

Marc
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Study finds that young adults are still confused about insurance terminology Many young consumers are concerned about the cost of health insurance policies, but they are still confused about out-of-pocket expenses, according to a study from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The study is quite small, with researchers observing 33 young adults between the ages of 19 and 30 as they purchased insurance coverage through HealthCare.gov. The online marketplace has made it easier for consumers to acquire coverage, but they may not have a full understanding of insurance terminology. Consumers…

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