Hikes In Employees' Health Premiums To Outpace Raises Again
Most employees at large companies should expect a 5 percent increase in their health insurance premiums in 2017 and few changes to the coverage and features.
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Insurance Rules Can Hamper Recovery From Opioid Addiction
Medicaid and other health insurers require doctors to file time-consuming paperwork before allowing them to prescribe drugs that help people quit opioids. That delay fosters relapse, specialists say.
Campaign For Universal Health Care In Colorado Seeks Bernie Sanders' Help
An initiative on the state's November ballot would establish a single-payer health plan. Supporters hope to lure Sanders to help get out the vote.
Insurers May Share Blame For Increased Price Of Some Generic Drugs
Consumers often blame drug companies for the rapidly rising costs of some commonly used generic drugs. But changes made by insurers influence the price of these drugs, too, it turns out.
Covered California's Health Plan Rates To Jump Sharply In 2017
After two years of moderate rate hikes, a double-digit increase in the cost of insurance premiums in California is likely to resonate across the U.S. in the debate about the benefits of Obamacare.
Red Tape Leaves Some Low-Income Toddlers Without Health Insurance
Despite government policies designed to encourage health coverage for these children, many families are thwarted by confusing rules and regulations, advocacy groups say.
HHS Report Says Obamacare Plans Are Cheaper Than They Look
The deductibles that most people actually pay are much lower than those advertised because of subsidies, according to a report released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Obama Renews Call For A 'Public Option' In Federal Health Law
The president made the proposal as part of a comprehensive look at the Affordable Care Act's legacy in an article under his byline in JAMA, the top journal of the American Medical Association.
Hassle Of Being A Patient Can Turn Into A Crisis Without Sick Leave
A new NPR poll shows about a third of working adults have no sick leave, even as more people are living with chronic health problems that require regular care.
Young Adults Can Face A Confusing Path To Health Insurance
The administration is focused on getting more young adults into marketplace coverage, but these people often have trouble making the change from family plans or Medicaid coverage.