4+ week, 2+ day ago   (136+ words) A new study published in JAMA has found insurance denials for brand-name drugs without generic alternatives jumped 67 percent between 2018 and 2024. Researchers analyzed more than two million prescription fill attempts and found GLP-1 weight-loss medications faced the highest denial rates. According…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (158+ words) Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (512+ words) The gig economy continues to grow, offering workers flexibility and control over their schedules through apps like Lyft, DoorDash and Airbnb. For many gig or independent workers, quality health care is becoming increasingly unaffordable as insurance premiums rise and traditional…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (387+ words) HAMPTON, Va. — Open enrollment for health insurance is officially underway for most private employers and state-based insurance plans, but navigating your options can be confusing — especially if your circumstances have changed over the past year. As Lois Manzi knows, everyone…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (225+ words) The “window shopping” period has opened for individuals looking to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as Obamacare. While people can now compare available plans, they cannot make a purchase until Nov. 1, when open enrollment…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (804+ words) Health insurance premiums for plans bought on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, often known as Obamacare, are set to increase by an average of 26% in 2026, according to a new analysis released Tuesday evening by the health research group KFF....

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (154+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Open enrollment season is approaching, and experts suggest there could be significant increases in health insurance costs next year. According to a September Mercer report, the total cost of health benefits is set to go up by 6.5% next…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (743+ words) Last month, Democrats in Congress refused to support a government funding extension bill over concerns some Americans would see major price increases in their health insurance premiums due to the impending expiration of tax credits that help lower-income Americans afford…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago   (195+ words) Sentara Health Plans will discontinue several Medicare Advantage products at the end of 2025, affecting members across Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. Sentara Health Plans will discontinue several Medicare Advantage products at the end of 2025, affecting members across Virginia, North Carolina…...