Although the deadline to enroll in a marketplace plan beginning January 1 has passed in most states, Open Enrollment is still ongoing. As consumers look for an affordable health plan, it can be tempting to search for plans online, which may lead people to products sold outside of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) marketplace. However, …
On December 9, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the membership of the Advisory Committee on Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB). This committee was created by the No Surprises Act (NSA), legislation that instituted landmark federal protections against unexpected bills when patients receive unanticipated out-of-network care. While the NSA applies to services …
When you hear the word “Christmas,” certain images may spring to mind: houses framed in twinkling lights, gingerbread men, hot chocolate, maybe a Mariah Carey tune, and, of course, Christmas trees. But behind the tinsel and ornaments is another Christmas story—one of a migrant farmworker putting in 14-hour days to cut down those trees. That …
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Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsYou’ve compared tuition. Reviewed on-campus housing costs. Even digested student meal plan prices. But have you thought about how much your son’s or daughter’s dream school will charge for health coverage? You might be in for a shock. Hawley Montgomery-Downs was thrilled when daughter Bryn Tronco earned a scholarship that pays …
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On December 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule to refine and update Plan Year 2024 standards for health insurers and Marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In addition to the proposed 2024 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters (NBPP) the agency also released a Fact Sheet, the 2024 …
For many places across the country, December 15th is the last day to sign up for health coverage for a January 1st start date. Like anything, this deadline comes with a few exceptions. Certain states have extended open enrollment periods, giving their residents a little extra time to make decisions for 2023 coverage. health insurance,health …
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Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Coming Full Circle on Protections for Those With Disabilities As a retired special education teacher, I’m wondering why our elderly in retirement homes aren’t covered by the American with Disabilities Act …
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Rachana Pradhan and Daniel ChangRepublican-led legislatures have repeatedly thwarted Medicaid expansion in a dozen conservative states, despite high numbers of uninsured residents. In recent years, supporters of expansion have found success with another strategy: letting voters decide. Since 2017, Medicaid expansion has passed in seven states where the issue was put on the ballot, adopting …
Medicare IRMAA stands for Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount and the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines who pays an IRMAA. It is a payment that high-income earners must pay when they sign up for Medicare Part B and/or Part D plan coverage. This payment is based on the individual’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) reported …
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