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Wisconsin reaches record health insurance enrollments through Affordable Care Act

February 5, 2024February 2, 2024 Marc

Health insurance - Wisconsin ACA record enrollment

The state saw about 266,000 sign-ups during the 2024 open enrollment period for coverage. This year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment window for health insurance saw the highest number of Wisconsin state residents registering for coverage. The 2024 enrollment period brought coverage to over a quarter of a million people in the state. State officials made the announcement, citing health insurance enrollment data released by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. The data reflected the number of enrollments…

Most Americans with health insurance have experienced problems

July 3, 2023June 30, 2023 Marc

Health insurance - Problems - Stress

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…

Life insurance experience differs among states due to health records

January 23, 2023January 19, 2023 Marc

Life Insurance - Heart

Health trends in states across the country help to determine a consumer’s experience with coverage. The majority of people can’t say that they have absolutely flawless health and healthy lifestyles, and this impacts their overall experience shopping for life insurance policies. Across the United States, 4 out of every 10 adults have a minimum of two chronic illnesses. That said, some states across the countries have better wellness statistics than others, mainly due to two primary issues, the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles and of substance abuse. This can have an…

Health care costs propelled skyward by labor, inflation, and insurance rates

August 29, 2022August 26, 2022 Marc

Health care - stethoscope on folded bills

There are several factors all contributing to the rising cost associated with medical services and products. Consumer prices are rising across the country, but it hasn’t been specifically determined how much higher health care costs will be headed skyward and how quickly. Product and labor costs alike have been rapidly climbing throughout the United States. With consumer prices climbing as they are, health care expenses are expected to go with them, which will send insurance rates upward in 2023 as well. According to a presentation by the Kaiser Family Foundation,…

Covered California rates announced and they’re on their way up

July 25, 2022July 22, 2022 Marc

Covered California - Health Insurance rate increase

Coverage purchased through the state health insurance marketplace will rise by an average of 6 percent. The Covered California rates have been announced for next year, and the cost of coverage will be increasing by an average of 6 percent for 2023. Officials cautioned that coverage could be far more expensive for some if federal aid isn’t renewed by Congress. They cautioned that some consumers could see their premiums as much as doubling if Congress chooses not to renew federal aid. The rate hike announcement represents the largest increase Covered…