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A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (633+ words) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their…...
JEA failed to charge local hospital fees totaling $18.9 million, considered ‘foregoing’ past charges
2+ week, 2+ day ago (686+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " We're learning more about accusations that JEA may have failed to collect as much as $100 million worth of fees. JEA rates have been on the rise, with customers seeing their bills increase by 3.7 percent last April and another…...
UnitedHealth Group under DOJ investigation over Medicare Advantage plans
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (197+ words) UnitedHealth Group announced that it is under federal investigation looking into its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, the privately run healthcare of the government's Medicare coverage, typically for people 65 and older. The company said it is cooperating with the investigation. The…...
2026 insurance satisfaction survey: How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Boomers compare
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1622+ words) Boomers are more likely to be impressed by their insurer's range of policy offerings, especially with auto insurance (88%), while Millennials report the highest satisfaction with the digital experience (85% for both auto and home). Across all generations, satisfaction with ease of…...
‘Higher than my mortgage’: Local health insurance impacts come into view as deadline looms
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (433+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " With Obamacare subsidies set to lapse at the end of the year, many Floridians will see their premiums rise, even if they don't directly receive the subsidies. An estimated 200,000 people living in the Jacksonville area who benefit from…...
Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (510+ words) NEW YORK " Most Americans want Congress to extend tax credits that, if left to expire at the end of the year, could raise health insurance costs for millions of Americans, according to a new poll released Friday from the health…...
7 health insurance options to consider before leaving a job and coverage expires
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (1294+ words) Employment-based health insurance is the most common type of coverage in the U.S., so quitting a job is likely to affect your insurance status. It's a good idea to explore your insurance options before you quit your job and your coverage…...
Unlocking the benefits of affordable insurance
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (686+ words) The good news is that affordable insurance does not have to mean inadequate insurance. When chosen wisely, affordable policies can provide real value and essential protection. In this guide, CheapInsurance.com examines the details about the key benefits of affordable…...
It’s harder for Americans to get access to prescription drugs, even with insurance, research shows
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (900+ words) For Americans navigating the pharmacy counter, the price of a prescription is often just the beginning of the story. Behind that cost lies an increasingly complex'and often opaque'network of coverage decisions that determine which medications are available and under what…...
7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1142+ words) Health insurance can be costly. First, you pay premiums for coverage for medical care and prescription medication. Then you often face out-of-pocket costs when you access care. These expenses may include deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. But having health insurance can…...