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Unprecedented number of Washingtonians drop health insurance after expiration of tax credits, state's health benefits exchange says
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (212+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. " Nearly 250, 000 Washingtonians either selected or re-enrolled into a qualified health plan (QHP) during open enrollment this year, an historic drop of nearly 13% over last year, the state's Health Benefit Exchange said Tuesday. "After Congress allowed the enhanced premium…...
Ritzville city councilmember says cuts to local hospital will cause a 'scramble' for the community
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (292+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. " Less than four months ago, Ritzville's only hospital was on life support, facing the possibility of layoffs and closure. Since then, it has managed to steer clear of complete closure, but some living in the area fear the…...
Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2. 6 B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) CHICAGO " Letters and emails are going out to people across the country, telling them they may soon receive settlement payments as part of a massive class-action agreement involving Blue Cross Blue Shield." The payments stem from an antitrust lawsuit fought…...
Idaho JFAC votes to cut agency spending
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (48+ words) KREM Idaho JFAC votes to cut agency spending To stream KREM on your phone, you need the KREM app. Download the KREM app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave, Check This…...
At least six states, including Washington State, are ramping up ACA subsidies
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (59+ words) krem. com At least six states, including Washington State, are ramping up ACA subsidies To stream KREM on your phone, you need the KREM app. Download the KREM app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
Affordable Care Act subsidies end driving health insurance premiums up
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (54+ words) KREM Affordable Care Act subsidies end driving health insurance premiums up To stream KREM on your phone, you need the KREM app. Download the KREM app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You…...
Eastern Washington could see disproportionate burden from the expiration of ACA tax credits
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (410+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. " About 20 million Americans and 80, 000 Washingtonians may see skyrocketing insurance premiums in the new year, as Affordable Care Act (ACA) rates are set to significantly increase in just a matter of days. Federal subsidies of the ACA, also known…...
Ritzville's only hospital battles financial crisis, closure threat looms
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (438+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash " Ritzville's only hospital is at risk of both layoffs and closure. East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH) recently sent a WARN notice to the Washington State Employment Security Department warning about the possibility. However. according to interim CEO Todd…...
Ritzville hospital at risk of closure, potential layoffs due to severe financial issues
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash " Ritzville's only hospital is at risk of laying off staff and potentially being closed. According to a WARN notice sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department, East Adams Rural Healthcare is facing severe financial problems due to…...
Washington lawmakers urge Congress to extend tax credit aimed at cutting health insurance costs
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (350+ words) BELLEVUE, Wash. " Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democratic Congressional leaders urged Congress to prevent tax credits, aimed making health care more affordable, from expiring at the end of the year. At a press conference Friday, Ferguson, Washington Reps. Suzan Del Bene…...