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Vermont health insurance rate hikes eased by state regulators

August 22, 2023August 21, 2023 H. Cutner

The state has attempted to take steps to keep premiums from rising over a certain limit. Health insurance price increases proposed by two major insurers in the Vermont marketplace have been slimmed down by state regulators. The decision to pare down the requested rates took the form of a pair of rulings issued last week. The Green Mountain Care Board issued two rulings last week that notably shrank the health insurance rate increases requested by MVP Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield for their small group and individual plans being…

Number of Americans with health insurance hit record high in Q1 2023, said CDC

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023 Nordstrom

That said, this figure was measured just before the changes to Medicaid rules were implemented. During the first quarter of this year, the number of Americans without health insurance dropped to a record low of 7.7 percent. Unfortunately, this record-breaking figure was achieved just ahead of the expiration of the rule implemented during the pandemic. In April, the Medicaid coverage of 15 million people was on shaky ground, possibly increasing uninsured rates. The data was measured in a survey released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) this month. It…

Medicaid health insurance coverage at stake for many people because of paperwork issues

August 7, 2023August 3, 2023 Marc

People in a number of states have been struggling with paperwork issues and are losing their coverage. Procedural challenges and paperwork problems are being blamed for a rash of people losing their Medicaid health insurance coverage in several states throughout the country. The Health and Human Services Secretary is urging states to Health and Human Services Secretary do more to keep residents enrolled. Xavier Becerra, , is calling for states to do more to make sure their lower-income residents have the ability to remain covered by Medicaid health insurance coverage.…

Colorado health insurance program provides undocumented immigrants coverage

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 G. Turner

The program’s first year of operation cost tens of millions and has saved wellbeing and lives. The first year of the Colorado health insurance program offering undocumented immigrants with healthcare is now offering its first annual data tallies. In the state, every insurer offering coverage must sell to everyone, regardless of documentation status. Undocumented immigrants can legally obtain health insurance coverage in the state. In its first year of operation, the state paid $73 million to insurers for the program. This does not subtract the amount paid into the program…

Most Americans with health insurance have experienced problems

July 3, 2023June 30, 2023 Marc

Almost 60 percent of covered individuals have struggled with their plans in the last year. A nationwide survey has revealed that almost 60 percent of Americans with health insurance have experienced a problem with their plan within the last year. The research conducted an evaluation of healthcare coverage among adult Americans with plans. Among the problems health insurance customers have faced within the last year have included challenges in finding an in-network provider, denied claims, and denied or delayed care that required an insurer’s prior authorization. According to the researchers…

Health insurance coverage improved for LGBTQ+ community after 2015

June 12, 2023June 9, 2023 Marc

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The Supreme Court’s ruling recognizing same-sex marriage brought more equitable coverage for couples. Following the 2015 Supreme Court ruling to recognize same-sex marriage, health insurance companies responded by providing LGBTQ+ couples with improved and more equitable coverage, including spousal benefits, according to the findings of a recent study published in the Health Affairs journal. The findings showed that LGBTQ+ adults saw a substantial increase in healthcare access. The Health Affairs journal published the study titled “Health Insurance Coverage And Access To Care Among LGBT Adults, 2013–19,” by Andrew Bolibol of…

65% of Americans believe employer-sponsored health insurance is financially critical

June 1, 2023May 31, 2023 Nordstrom

A new AHIP survey showed that employers feel it is important to recruitment and retention. About 65 percent of US adults feel that their employer-sponsored health insurance gives them “financial peace of mind” according to the results of a new AHIP survey. The survey was conducted as a component of a broader AHIP Coverage@Work campaign. The survey was conducted by Locust Street Group and ran from April 17 to April 25 on behalf of AHIP. The purpose was to gather insights into the thoughts adults have across the US regarding…