2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (837+ words) Like many young girls, Mara Berton and June Higginbotham knew from an early age they wanted families and to become mothers. But as lesbians, they were excluded from accessing the same fertility treatment insurance benefits offered to heterosexual peers. Instead,…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1404+ words) For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there's still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to larger-than-expected costs. Concerned shoppers, wondering whether there's anything they…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1452+ words) We've been here before: Congressional Democrats and Republicans are sparring over the future of the Affordable Care Act. But this time there's an extra complication. Although it's the middle of open enrollment, lawmakers are still debating whether to extend the…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (935+ words) As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal subsidies that have helped millions of Americans buy health coverage, a crucial underlying reality sometimes is overlooked: Those subsidies are merely a Band-Aid covering the often unaffordable cost of healthcare. California,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1118+ words) In a recent Meet the Press appearance, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) joined a growing number of Republicans who are speaking out against Obamacare. One of his lines of attack: that the Affordable Care Act fueled healthcare consolidation. "What Democrats did…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (306+ words) So, why has UCLA Health entered the crowded health insurance marketplace? We asked two of the founding physicians who helped design the plan. "UCLA Health has been committed to improving the care available to L.A. communities since 1955. Creating an umbrella of…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (319+ words) Changes to Medicare for 2026 With significant changes to Medicare taking effect in 2026, don't assume that your current plan's benefits and costs will remain unchanged. It's important to review your Medicare options thoroughly before shopping for coverage. Here are some updates…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (377+ words) SCAN Health Plan has a blueprint for "fixing" health insurance " it all starts with the member Now more than ever, seniors and caregivers will need to be educated and proactive in choosing the right Medicare Advantage plan during the current…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (608+ words) Open enrollment for the coming year runs from Nov. 1 until Jan. 31. It's traditionally the period when members compare options and make changes to existing plans and when new members opt in. Only this time, the government shutdown has stirred uncertainty…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (798+ words) Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown all hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking for coverage this week. The annual enrollment window for millions of people to pick an individual plan opens Saturday in nearly all…...