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Californians are staying insured — but settling for health coverage they may not use
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) Despite the loss of federal subsidies that lowered costs for millions, California’s private health insurance marketplace held nearly steady this enrollment season. In all, 1.9 million Californians renewed their plan or selected one for the first time — a 2.7% drop compared to…...
Medicare Advantage insurers face new curbs on overcharges in Trump plan
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (941+ words) Medicare Advantage health plans are blasting a government proposal this week that would keep their reimbursement rates flat next year while making other payment changes. But some health policy experts say the plan could help reduce billions of dollars in…...
Are you on a high-deductible health plan? What do you wish you knew?
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (103+ words) kpbs.org - On Air Now Playing KPBS Radio Full Schedule Are you on a high-deductible health plan? What do you wish you knew? The sudden spike in costs for people who buy their health care on the Affordable Care Act…...
Fewer new Covered California enrollees in San Diego as federal subsidies end
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) There has been confusion around the change, she said. “We do still have tax credits in 2026, no matter what Congress does, and most people are eligible for them. The tax credits that were enhanced made them more generous, right? Giving…...
What Californians need to know about rising health insurance premiums
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (353+ words) S2: Thank you so much for having me. S1: Great to have you here. So first off. I mean, I don't know, can you get a little confusing with all these terms, the ACA, these subsidies, can you just, you know, introduce…...
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1800+ words) The government shutdown has ended without resolving a fight over health insurance. Congress failed to extend enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans on Affordable Care Act plans cover their plan costs since 2021. Senate Republicans have promised a…...
AstraZeneca makes deal with White House to lower drug prices
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (445+ words) AstraZeneca became the second drugmaker to enter a deal with the Trump administration to offer lower prices to Medicaid and to offer some of its drugs at a discount through TrumpRx, a government website to facilitate sales directly to consumers....
Without subsidies, most San Diegans with ACA health insurance will see premiums skyrocket
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) Nearly 150,000 San Diego County residents get their health insurance through Covered California, according to the agency that oversees the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. If Congress does not extend the enhanced tax credits, the agency said most — about 125,000 county residents…...
For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (588+ words) MIAMI — Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown are people in coastal areas and other locations where they need flood insurance. The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program stopped writing new policies on Oct. 1 and can't resume until it's…...
Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer
1+ year, 16+ hour ago (653+ words) The United States has the most expensive health care in the developed world. Now it's about to get even more expensive. That's because employers will be paying a lot more — almost 9% more per employee on average, for the same level…...