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Families fear care disruptions as BCBS, U-M Medicine talks stall
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (156+ words) Families fear care disruptions as BCBS, U-M Medicine talks stall'ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 Families fear care disruptions as BCBS, U-M Medicine talks stall Contract talks between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine are headed toward a June 30 deadline…...
‘Could be life-threatening’: Michigan Medicine, Blue Cross negotiations could disrupt care for thousands
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (342+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. " Contract talks between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine are headed toward a June 30 deadline that could affect patients beginning July 1 if the parties do not reach an agreement. "I have enough stress. This…...
Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (847+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. " To receive Medicaid health coverage, some adults will soon have to show they are working, volunteering or taking classes. But to gather that proof, many states first will have to spend millions of dollars improving their computer…...
Paying more for healthcare? Consumer Reports offers cost-saving tips amid rising prices
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (454+ words) From monthly insurance premiums to prescription costs and co-pays, millions of people are paying more for healthcare. And even if you didn't change your insurance plan for 2026, you could still be facing higher costs. Consumer Reports says reviewing your coverage…...
Michigan families face claim denials over not listing kids on car insurance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (247+ words) Michigan families are facing claim denials from car insurance providers like GEICO due to not listing all household members, including infants, on their policies. This issue stems from a state law requirement for comprehensive household disclosure, leading to policy cancellations…...
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (616+ words) NEW YORK " Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations, reductions that are expected to produce billions in savings for taxpayers and older adults, the Trump administration said. But the net prices…...
Experts warn of steep health insurance premium hikes, urge consulting professionals
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) Health insurance costs are rising sharply, making it harder for families to keep up, experts say. Rick Young, a longtime insurance professional, says he hasn't seen increases like this before. "We have families that were paying 400 that are going to…...
Don’t Wait: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (321+ words) As Medicare's annual enrollment period winds down, Debbie Stroup of Legacy Partners Insurance Services is urging Michigan beneficiaries to take a "deep dive" into their coverage before the Dec. 7 deadline. "Now's the time to take a really deep dive and…...
An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (823+ words) NEW YORK " A legislative package that appears on track to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions…...
Medicare 101: What You Need to Know About Annual Enrollment
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) Medicare's annual enrollment period is underway, and with plan changes on tap, beneficiaries should review their options now, Michael Wirth of Trinity Health Plan of Michigan said during an appearance on "Live in the D." "Generally speaking, you're looking at people…...