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Fresno city leaders push for deal as Blue Shield, Community Health contract dispute continues
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (315+ words) FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The impasse between Blue Shield and Fresno's Community Health System continues to drag on. For nearly three weeks, 12,000 enrollees have been unable to get in-network coverage. "Our only level one trauma center is right here in downtown…...
TrumpRx launches, but it's unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1146+ words) A key pillar of President Donald Trump's effort to lower prescription drug costs, the website will serve as a clearinghouse that connects patients with drugmakers selling certain products to those willing to pay cash and forgo insurance. The medications, including…...
Fresno Unified confirms retirees on Aetna can see their doctors at Community until February 20
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (379+ words) FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- On Thursday, Fresno Unified leaders formally announced a breakthrough for district retirees on Aetna health insurance. "Community Medical Centers has agreed to an extension of access for retirees," Superintendent Misty Her said. The temporary coverage at Community…...
Temporary health insurance resolution for 6000+ FUSD retirees
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (597+ words) FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Over 6,000 Fresno Unified retirees have gone without in-network healthcare coverage since the start of the year as negotiations stalled between Community Medical Centers and insurance company Aetna. Aetna releasing a statement saying in part, "We engaged with…...
Fresno Unified retirees lose medical coverage after Aetna contract deadline passes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (115+ words) Fresno Unified retirees lose medical coverage after Aetna contract deadline passes'ABC30 Fresno Fresno Unified retirees lose medical coverage after Aetna contract deadline passes FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Thousands of Fresno Unified retirees on Medicare have been cut off from all medical…...
Californians start 2026 with higher healthcare premiums as tax credits lapse
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (366+ words) FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Millions of Californians are starting the new year with higher health insurance premiums. As the clock struck midnight, pandemic-era subsidies that lowered monthly costs expired. "It's so important that people take the time to understand how this…...
Estimated 400K Californians could be 'priced out' of Covered CA if Congress doesn't extend funding
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (417+ words) SAN FRANCISCO -- This year's open enrollment for Covered California comes at a pivotal time. If Congress does not extend the tax credits as part of the government shutdown deal, hundreds of thousands of Californians who have the state's health insurance…...
Obamacare enrollee sees premium spike as sign-ups begin: 'This will devastate us"
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (838+ words) WASHINGTON -- Stacy Cox used one word repeatedly as she described how she felt after learning her ACA premium could jump over 300% without the enhanced tax credits: "devastating." "I don't know if I've ever cried opening a letter from an insurance…...
How Affordable Care Act subsidies became a sticking point in the government shutdown
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1097+ words) WASHINGTON -- As the federal government shutdown enters its tenth day, one major health care issue has continued to be a sticking point: insurance subsidies. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, or premium tax credits, help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket…...
New California law aims to stabilize insurance for people who can't get private coverage
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (524+ words) Supporters of the new law said it will prevent the need for future bailouts that raise rates for everyone. SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan bill Thursday that aims to prevent the state's home insurer of last…...