2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (605+ words) Few of us needed convincing, but a new study on medical debt provides a harrowing look at just how badly broken our nation's health care system is " through the prism of our experiences here in Virginia. Researchers at George Washington…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (561+ words) I'll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help with my Medicare decisions? With around 11, 400 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (318+ words) U. S. Sen. Tim Kaine heard concerns on Wednesday from local independent pharmacies about the cost of medications along with worries that community pharmacies will be forced to close soon. "That should say something," said Jamie Fisher, executive director of the Virginia…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (635+ words) Real workers, real businesses and real communities will be affected without action on health care tax credits, Virginia medical leaders Dr. Joel Bundy and Doug Gray write in a guest column. Open enrollment began on Nov. 1 and Virginians will face…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (196+ words) Virginians who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing sharp increases in monthly premiums as open enrollment kicks off Nov. 1. As a result, as many as 100, 000 residents are expected to drop their coverage, according to the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (257+ words) I'm old enough to remember when there was no annual open enrollment. You got health insurance through your employer, and unless you changed jobs or had a major life event, you kept the same plan. Year after year. Simple. Stable....

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (586+ words) As Medicare Advantage plans are facing market consolidation due to rising costs and federal funding cuts, The Virginian-Pilot and Inside Business reached out to other Hampton Roads health systems about potential impacts. Sentara Health announced this month its insurance division…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (395+ words) The insurance division of Sentara Health is departing from some Medicare Advantage programs and, in a related move, the system is laying off about 220 employees. Sentara Health Plans said its removal of some Medicare Advantage plans will affect 28, 961 health insurance…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (311+ words) The typical working-class family in Virginia has a lot on its plate. One part of their finances they shouldn't have to worry about: affording an emergency room or doctor's visit. And for the past several years, enhanced premium tax credits…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (452+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " Just two days after more than 100 city schools employees sued the superintendent, accusing him of hiding skyrocketing health insurance costs from them until after they'd signed their annual contracts, the city School Board announced it will hold a…...