Strengthening the Medicare Trust Fund
The latest Medicare Trustee’s report projected the Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund to be depleted in 2026; however, with COVID-19
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Health Care Finance
COVID-19 pandemic could cost as much as $547 billion for private insurers
The American’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) commissioned a report looking at the utilization of medical services associated with COVID-19 infection
Read MoreInsulin Costs and Coverage in Medicare Part D
(By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, Sarah True, and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation) In May 2020, the Trump Administration
Read MoreOut-of-pocket insulin costs remained steady for commercial members but soared for others
According to a recent study published on JAMA Internal Medicine, its findings contradict the view that insulin cost-sharing is excessive
Read MoreOpen (Your Wallet) Wide: Dentists Charge Extra For Infection Control
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) After nearly two months at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Erica Schoenradt
Read MoreUp to $250B of US healthcare spend could shift to virtual: report
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The acceleration of telehealth adoption among consumers and providers has pushed virtual care
Read MoreCoronavirus Surprise: IRS Allows Midyear Insurance And FSA Changes
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The economic upheaval and social disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic have upended
Read MoreCigna is eliminating cost-sharing for all primary care in-office or telehealth visits
Cigna is eliminating cost-sharing for all primary care, specialty are and behavioral health care in office or telehealth visits for
Read MoreIRS has increased the 2021 contributions limits for HSA
The IRS has increased the 2021 deductible contributions limits for health savings account by $50 for individuals and $100 for
Read MoreKey Issues Related to COBRA Subsidies
(By Karen Pollitz, Matthew Rae, Cynthia Cox, Rabah Kamal, Rachel Fehr, and Greg Young For Kaiser Family Foundation) The COVID-19 pandemic has
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