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Alabama bill aims to end surprise ambulance bills, but critics say it will raise premiums
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (383+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A health insurance bill moving through the Alabama Legislature would ban surprise ambulance bills and raise the minimum reimbursement rate insurance companies pay ambulance services. Opponents say the measure would drive up premiums for some Alabamians. "First…...
RSA seeks nearly $300M increase to meet rising PEEHIP costs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama's state health insurance program is in need of more money to keep up with rising healthcare costs and demand, according to the Retirement Systems of Alabama. RSA says their medical and pharmaceutical costs have tripled since…...
Insurance premiums for Affordable Care Act plans in Alabama to jump an average of 19 to 25% in 2026
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (137+ words) Health insurance premiums for individual plans offered under the Affordable Care Act are set to jump an average of between 19% and 25% next year. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Health insurance premiums for individual plans offered under the Affordable Care Act are set…...