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Fewer Ohioans sign up for healthcare coverage after ACA subsidies expire
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (481+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Fewer Ohioans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act this year'and cost appears to be a big reason why. About 463,000 Ohioans enrolled in marketplace coverage during open enrollment, according to data released by the…...
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire: Over 500,000 Ohioans face higher health insurance costs
2+ week, 6+ day ago (434+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans are bracing for higher health insurance costs today as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies have officially expired, ending years of financial relief that kept premiums low for marketplace plans. Access to affordable health…...
Health insurance premiums to double for over 500,000 Ohioans if ACA tax credits expire
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (914+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans could take a financial hit, putting their health care in jeopardy, unless Congress acts in the next few weeks to extend expiring aid on federal insurance premiums. Access to affordable health care for…...
Deadline nears for key health coverage decisions: What to know
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (211+ words) Medicare's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, giving millions of Americans the chance to review and update their health coverage before the Dec. 7 deadline, the Social Security Administration (SSA) said. Any changes made during this window will take effect Jan....
Insurance gap widens as MetroHealth feels impact
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (896+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " The number of people who lack health insurance or are underinsured is placing increasing financial pressure on U.S. hospitals, including MetroHealth. When patients can't pay their medical bills, hospitals must pick up the tab. This shortfall is called charity…...
MetroHealth officially cuts free charity care for some Cuyahoga County residents
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (920+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " In an effort to stem its ballooning charity care costs, MetroHealth on Thursday launched a new financial assistance policy that eliminates 100% free charity care for some uninsured and underinsured Cuyahoga County residents, the health system said Thursday. MetroHealth…...
Summa Health CEO steps down to advisory role after HATCo acquisition
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1245+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " Summa Health CEO Dr. Cliff Deveny announced Wednesday that he will leave his role as CEO in the new year. Health Assurance Transformation Co. president Daryl Tol will become acting president and CEO until a new leader is…...
Here’s how to save during Medicare open enrollment 2026 as costs continue to rise
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (568+ words) Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe Medicare benefits will be reduced under the current administration, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. For some, a reduction in benefits could be coming as soon as next year " along with a bigger price tag....
Medicare open enrollment 2025: What to know about rising costs, fewer plans
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1094+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " Medicare open enrollment starts Wednesday, and for the second year in a row, big Medicare insurance companies are getting rid of some plans, and increasing out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles, health experts said. During open enrollment period, which…...
Ronayne’s 2026-27 budgets propose cutting MetroHealth, ADAMHS funding amid fiscal strain
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) County Executive Chris Ronayne's 2026-2027 budget proposal cuts $24 million from health and human services programs " including MetroHealth and the ADAMHS Board -- while funding new priorities he says will strengthen operations and improve care. Ronayne's 2026-27 budgets propose cutting MetroHealth, ADAMHS funding amid…...