ER Docs Say Rule Change Could Raise Patients' Out-Of-Network Bills
Two physicians groups say federal government regulations for out-of-network emergency care payments will cost consumers more because insurers will pay less.
Health Insurance
Obamacare Enrollment Extended To Accommodate Last-Minute Demand
Faced with 1 million people who left voice mails saying they wanted to buy health insurance, the federal government is giving people two more days to sign up on the federal exchange.
Obamacare Sign-Ups Could Get A Bump As Higher Penalties Kick In
The deadline for buying health insurance that starts Jan. 1 has arrived. Many people who lack coverage in 2016 will face fines that could reach thousands of dollars.
Mom Left Me Money: Do I Owe Uncle Sam For My Health Subsidy?
Not all income is equal when it comes to figuring out eligibility for federal tax credits that help lower-income consumers pay for their health insurance premiums.
Many Flexible Health Plans Come With A Costly Trap
A growing number of marketplace plans leave consumers responsible for potentially unlimited out-of-network health care bills, despite expectations that there are caps in place.
Specialty Drugs Can Prove Expensive Even With Medicare Coverage
Medicare insurance plans for drugs vary widely in the medicines they cover. For 2016, some patients who pick the wrong plan could pay nearly $12,000 out of pocket annually for a single drug.
Expanded Medicaid Coverage Means More Women Get Mammograms
Low-income women were 25 percent more likely to get screened for breast cancer in states that expanded their Medicaid programs early under the Affordable Care Act.
Premiums Rise Faster For Flexible Health Plans Than For HMOs
The cost of health plans that allow more choices of doctors and hospitals is rising almost twice as much as those with rigid networks, finds an analysis of markets around the country.
Cancer Society Asks Regulators To Limit Insurers' Charges For Key Drugs
Many covered medicines come with high out-of-pocket costs for patients, the American Cancer Society says in a report that calls for restrictions on the tabs insurers can pass along to patients.
Now There's A Health Plan That Zeros In On Diabetes Care
The insurer is rolling out a specialized gold-level plan geared to people with diabetes. Aetna says it's aiming to keep down the cost for diabetes care. But it's unclear if the plans are a good buy.