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Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies. But they're still raising prices this year
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (991+ words) Since September, 16 major drug companies have inked deals with the Trump administration to lower prices. But in January " the time of year when pharmaceutical companies typically roll out price hikes " all 16 companies released higher list prices for some of their…...
CT funds ACA subsidies for state residents
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (224+ words) The U.S. Senate's failure to extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies will not immediately affect most Connecticut residents who rely on them, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. That's because the state is stepping in to temporarily cover the gap. Lamont said…...
New Hampshire receives $8 million in federal funding for child care, health care, and recreation
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (334+ words) Two New Hampshire child care centers will share more than $1 million in federal grants to expand and address the state's child care shortage. A third center plans to increase the childhood education workforce with its grant. The awards are through…...
Confused about health insurance plans? There’s help for NH residents.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (772+ words) It's currently the open enrollment period, when people choose what health insurance they'll have for the next year. But the process can often be overwhelming. "It's confusing for everybody," Peter Ames said. He's the Executive Director at Foundation for Health…...
In North Conway, seniors and families share concerns about future of their health insurance
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (645+ words) In a town forum Friday, seniors in North Conway expressed that they were caught off guard when they found out many of their Medicare Advantage plans were cut before open enrollment in early October. After carriers like Aetna and Humana…...
Fewer options, more confusion for Medicare enrollment in New Hampshire this year
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (719+ words) The enrollment period for Medicare began Oct. 15 and lasts until Dec. 7. But this year, there are fewer options for Medicare Advantage plans, requiring more work for many patients and healthcare providers during and after enrollment. Major insurance carriers like Anthem…...
Insurance subsidies a key issue in Washington, as NH navigators warn of increased costs
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (309+ words) Open enrollment for the federal health insurance marketplace begins Nov. 1, and the extension of marketplace subsidies is at the heart of the ongoing government shutdown. But in New Hampshire, marketplace experts are gearing up to help people navigate higher premiums,…...
In most of Vermont, there won’t be a single Medicare Advantage plan available next year
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (523+ words) Two private insurers, Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare, are leaving Vermont's Medicare Advantage market next year, and a third, Humana, will only offer plans in a handful of counties. That's according to data released this week by the…...
Medicare Advantage coverage in New Hampshire will shrink for 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (301+ words) Two major carriers of Medicare Advantage plans are pulling out of New Hampshire, and several other carriers are scaling back where they will offer coverage in the state, the New Hampshire Insurance Department announced Wednesday. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Anthem and Martin's…...
Medicare Advantage customers in NH could soon see coverage changes. Here's what to know.
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (596+ words) If you're on Medicare, the owners of a Concord firm that specializes in the field have some advice: Open your mail. "Most of us don't even open the mail from insurance carriers, (we) just throw it out " "Oh, it's another…...