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Millions risk health coverage as they skip paying higher Obamacare premiums
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (913+ words) (TNND) " A new report showed about 14% of Affordable Care Act enrollees didn't pay their premiums in January, signaling that millions more could be losing health coverage in the coming months. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services already announced a drop in…...
Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire, sparking healthcare cost concerns
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (376+ words) El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) " The expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies on Dec. 31 is set to impact many Americans, leading to increased healthcare costs and difficult financial decisions. These subsidies, expanded during the pandemic under the American Rescue Plan Act,…...
Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire, leaving many with higher costs
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (332+ words) El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) " Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan, are set to expire on Dec. 31, leaving many individuals facing significantly higher insurance costs for 2026. Michelle Sanchez and Izabel Mancera,…...
Health Spring simplifies Medicare for seniors with new plans launching in 2026
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (323+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) " Healthcare coverage can feel complicated but Health Spring wants to make it easier for seniors to understand their Medicare options. West Texas Market Manager, Lupita Trevino joined us to share insight into the brand's mission and what's…...
El Paso Health expands Medicare options for local seniors
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) " El Paso Health, a long-time health insurance provider, is launching new Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. According to El Paso Health, Medicare Advantage will be adding two additional plans. Previously, El Paso Health only offered one plan,…...
Federal Medicaid cuts loom as states brace for impact
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed and another 17 were injured in a shooting during mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school. EL PASO, Texas - (KFOX14/CBS4) " States are preparing for significant changes to Medicaid coverage following the passage of President Donald Trump's "Big…...
El Paso County faces $18 million budget shortfall, considers cuts
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) " El Paso County is grappling with an $18 million budget shortfall, prompting officials to consider significant cuts. Chief Administrator Betsy Keller attributed the shortfall to a decline in revenue, including reduced payments for housing federal prisoners. Departments have…...