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Health plan for U.S. Catholic group exempt from contraceptives coverage

June 9, 2014June 7, 2014 G. Turner

A federal judge has now granted an injunction to almost 200 employers for this temporary change. According to the Affordable Care Act, contraceptives must be covered by every health plan that complies with this law, but a federal judge has now changed this, slightly, by granting an injunction to almost 200 Catholic employers in order to temporarily stop the U.S. government from being able to force them to offer this protection. This injunction was the outcome of a lawsuit filed in march by the Catholic Benefits Association. The Catholic Benefits…

Quality of medical care depends on where health insurance comes from

June 6, 2014June 5, 2014 S.Vagus

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Studies highlight the difference between public and private insurance coverage Cancer patients receiving coverage through the federal Medicaid program may not be receiving quality medical care, according to three recent studies. The studies highlight the medical care that patients with different forms of cancer receive from the doctors associated with their Medicare networks. Notably, the studies found that those receiving coverage through the private market receive a higher quality of care than those on Medicaid. The studies were presented to the American Society of Clinical Oncology during an annual meeting…

Colorado health insurance co-op takes a new approach on the insurance business

June 5, 2014June 3, 2014 Logan B.

Colorado HealthOP puts a new spin on member governance Colorado’s first health insurance co-operative has begun accepting applications for its board of directors. Colorado HealthOP aims to initiative a major shift in how insurance companies operate in Colorado, setting a new standard in regards to customer service and insurance availability. The co-op has member control as its top priority and intends to allow its members a great degree of engagement within the insurance industry that they have not had before. The Colorado HealthOP aims to accomplish this by inviting its…

Cancer insurance may be a vital tool for the young

June 5, 2014June 3, 2014 S.Vagus

Appropriate insurance coverage could be a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer Insurance coverage may be a very powerful tool in the fight against cancer, according to a new study from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Conventional health insurance does not typically include coverage for cancer of any kinds. This coverage most often exists as supplemental insurance and must be purchased separately from a primary insurance policy. The study shows that young adults that have been diagnosed with cancer, but have insurance coverage, tend to recover or live longer…

Health insurance exchange for small businesses may be delayed in New Hampshire

June 5, 2014June 3, 2014 Marc

Insurance Commissioner calls for a delay small business insurance marketplace New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevingy has recommended that the state wait to implement a health insurance exchange for small businesses. Provisions of the Affordable Care Act called for the creation of insurance exchanges for consumers and exchanges for small businesses in order to expand the availability of insurance coverage. The federal government has, however, opted to delay the enactment of provisions that focus on insurance coverage and small business in order to allow these businesses time to prepare for…