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GEICO Agrees to Revise Pennsylvania Cancellation Policies After AI Review Probe
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (393+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General reached an agreement with GEICO requiring changes to the insurer's policy cancellation and underwriting review practices after a state investigation found a West Philadelphia driver lost coverage following an artificial intelligence-assisted review…...
New PA Tax Credit Could Ease Healthcare Costs for Workers
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (499+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would give small businesses a new state tax credit for helping employees pay for health insurance, an effort supporters say could expand coverage as more residents lose access to affordable plans....
Nearly Half of Denied Health Claims Overturned in Pa.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (345+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Hundreds of Pennsylvanians have gained access to previously denied health care coverage through a state-run appeal process that overturns nearly half of eligible insurance denials. Since 2024, Pennsylvania's Independent External Review process has overturned about 48 percent of eligible denied…...
Medicare Rule Overhaul Aims to Cut Costs, Confusion
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (408+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Medicare beneficiaries could see clearer plan choices, lower prescription drug costs, and fewer administrative hurdles under a new federal rule set to take effect in 2027. The changes, finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, update how Medicare Advantage…...
Medicare Shake-Up Cuts Rules, Changes Plan Ratings
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (423+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Medicare beneficiaries will see changes in how health and drug plans are rated, priced, and administered under a new federal rule aimed at simplifying choices and reducing costs starting in 2027. The final rule, issued by the Centers for Medicare…...
More Americans Enroll, Costs Shift in 2026 Health Plans
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (405+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " More than 23 million Americans secured health insurance coverage for 2026 through federal and state marketplaces, as plan choices shifted and federal officials increased enforcement against fraudulent enrollments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported that 23. 1 million consumers either selected or…...
Envestnet Names Nick Saban Keynote for Elevate 2026 Event
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) BERWYN, PA " Envestnet announced that former college football coach Nick Saban will serve as keynote speaker at its Elevate 2026 conference, scheduled for May 19-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. The annual conference, to be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, is focused on…...
Aetna Fined $550, 000 After Pa. Finds Insurance Violations
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (586+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Aetna must pay a $550, 000 penalty and repay Pennsylvania policyholders after state regulators found multiple violations in how the company handled insurance claims, including delays, improper denials, and failures tied to mental health coverage rules. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department…...
CMS Proposes Major Exchange Rule Changes Aimed at Lowering Premiums and Tightening Eligibility
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1115+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Millions of Americans who buy health coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces could see changes to plan options, subsidy eligibility rules, and enrollment procedures under a sweeping set of regulations proposed Monday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services....
Final Countdown: What Delawareans Must Know Before ACA Enrollment Closes
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (452+ words) WILMINGTON, DE " Time is running out for Delaware residents who need health insurance coverage for 2026, with January 15 marking the final deadline to enroll in an Affordable Care Act Marketplace plan without qualifying for a special enrollment period. State insurance officials…...