Effect on premiums ‘relatively small’ when expanding pre-deductible coverage to HSA plans, study finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The effect on premiums when pre-deductible coverage was expanded to 14 services in
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For ACA Enrollees, How Much Premiums Rise Next Year is Mostly up to Congress
(By Cynthia Cox and Krutika Amin for Kaiser Family Foundation published May 18, 2022) Health insurers are now submitting to
Read moreCommercial insurers paid hospitals 224% more than what Medicare did, study finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Commercial insurers paid hospitals an average of 224 percent more compared to Medicare
Read moreInsulin Out-of-Pocket Costs in Medicare Part D
(By Juliette Cubanski and Anthony Damico For Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 17, 2022) Addressing the cost of insulin continues
Read moreCongressional Budget Office: Here’s what would happen if the US implemented single payer
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel testified before the Senate Budget Committee May
Read morePrescription drug spending per member grew faster under individual plans than group, study finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prescription drug spending per member, before and after manufacturer rebates, grew faster for
Read moreInsurers seek permanent extension of ACA marketplace premium subsidies
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health insurer lobby and trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans is calling on
Read moreThe Facts About Medicare Spending
(By Kaiser Family Foundation published April 26, 2022) Medicare provides health insurance coverage for 65 million people, nearly 20% of
Read moreFed up with BCBS and Aetna, Florida employer creates his own health plan
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Florida auto mall owner has created his own health plan for employees
Read moreIs My Drug Copay Coupon a Form of Charity — Or a Bribe?
(By Elisabeth Rosenthal for Kaiser Health News) Before my insurer had even preapproved coverage of the new injectable medicine my
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