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KFF Health News: They're Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They're Far From Alone.
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (1045+ words) Rebecca and Ross Tobiassen, who own an auto shop in the North Carolina mountains, canceled their Affordable Care Act insurance last year when it became too expensive. (Andrew Jones/KFF Health News) But in December, that changed. The Tobiassens decided…...
KFF Health News: Final Rules for Medicaid Work Requirements Are Out. Here's What You Need To Know.
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1322+ words) June 14, 2026 - By'Sam Whitehead'- The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they're working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunteering, or being enrolled in an educational program. CMS…...
KFF Health News: 1 in 4 Covered California Enrollees Could Get State Aid Under Governor Gavin Newsom's Proposal
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1257+ words) But the reach has been limited. As Gov. Gavin Newsom negotiates his last budget with the legislature, the Democrat wants to offer financial help to more than 1 in 4 enrollees in Covered California, the nation's largest state-run health insurance marketplace. Democratic…...
American Medical Association, Health Groups Urge Congress to Bolster No Surprises Act. Physicians Report That Health Plans Continue to Bill Patients Improperly, Delay Payments Beyond the Statutory 30-Day Timeframe and or Refuse to Pay Altogether.
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (166+ words) Image by'Julio C'sar Vel'squez Mej'a'from'Pixabay May 13, 2026 - CHICAGO " In a'letter'(PDF) to congressional leaders on Monday, the American Medical Association (AMA), 50 state medical societies and 46 healthcare groups announced support for bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises…...
KFF Health News: That Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1007+ words) May 9, 2026 - By'Rachel Spears'-'Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal " with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars " the decision to accept…...
KFF Health News: Medigap Premiums Leap, and Consumers Have Few Alternatives
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1055+ words) April 24, 2026 - By'Julie Appleby'- After decades of selling insurance, Illinois-based broker John Jaggi had never seen anything like it. More than 80 of his customers who were enrolled in the same Medicare supplemental plan from the insurer Chubb got hit last August…...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Reports Finalizing 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment Policies Saying it Strengthens Accountability and Long-Term Sustainability
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (487+ words) Sierra Sun Times April 7, 2026 - On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the following: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Rate Announcement today to improve payment accuracy across…...
KFF Health News: Tax Time Brings Surprises for Some Who Receive Affordable Care Act (ACA) Subsidies
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1052+ words) April 4, 2026 - By'Julie Appleby'and'Andrew Jones'- Tax time can come with big surprises for some people who have Affordable Care Act coverage, including owing money back to the government for premium subsidies received during the previous year. More changes lie ahead that…...
KFF Health News: Many Affordable Care Act (ACA) Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame President Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1018+ words) March 19, 2026 - By'Julie Appleby'- Most people who get their health coverage through the Affordable Care Act say they face sharply higher costs, with many worried they will have to pare back other expenses to cover them, according to a poll released…...
Congressman Jim Costa Joins Covered California in Fresno to Encourage Californians to Enroll in Health Insurance by Saturday, January 31 Deadline
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) La versi'n en espa'ol de este Comunicado puede ser descargada en este enlace. Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21) joined Covered California to encourage Californians to explore their options ahead of this week's deadline and get connected to health insurance coverage. Rep....