4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (532+ 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…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (888+ words) California is planning this week to notify Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees that their costs could rise sharply next year unless Congress extends subsidies to help people buy health insurance. Health care analysts say the nation's'uninsured population will rise'significantly if…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (292+ words) The San Diego City Council on Tuesday approved phasing in a 17% increase to the cost of ambulance services over the next three years, starting July 1. The action is possible because the city began using an "alliance model" for emergency ground…...