2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1765+ words) As part of a yearlong investigation, the Connecticut Mirror and KFF Health News interviewed more than three dozen patients in Connecticut who were sued by hospitals and physician groups over medical bills. This story also ran on CT Mirror. It…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (760+ words) Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums. When Melanie Miller saw that her health insurance premium payment was set to nearly triple to $914 a month this…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (700+ words) Consumers contemplating an early retirement or starting a business should calculate how Trump administration and congressional policy changes could increase their health insurance costs " and plan accordingly....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1058+ words) Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are likely to raise rates again next year, following this year's…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (636+ words) Even if people qualify for financial help with their hospital bills, the care they receive may not be covered....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (736+ words) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is hunting for Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse in at least six Democratic-led states that expanded coverage to low-income and disabled immigrants without legal status, according to records obtained by KFF Health News and…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (142+ words) Deductible. Copay. Out-of-pocket limit. What do these health insurance terms actually mean? We explain common phrases from insurance policies so navigating your plan is less of a headache. This video is hosted by KFF Health News" Jackie Forti'r, produced by…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (443+ words) Federal health officials have ordered states to reverify the immigration status of hundreds of thousands of Medicaid enrollees. After seven months, findings from five states show the reviews have uncovered few immigrants without legal status who are improperly receiving benefits....

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (67+ words) It's the first state to roll out the requirements, and critics blasted Nebraska leaders for doing so eight months before the deadline. As NBC News reported, new Medicaid enrollees will need to submit proof that they've worked the required number…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (52+ words) Insurance companies, state officials, and industry analysts are reporting that many more people have abandoned their Obamacare coverage now that they are facing higher long-term costs, The New York Times writes. Adding to the problem: Cigna's absence in 2027 will leave…...