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Millions risk health coverage as they skip paying higher Obamacare premiums
1+ week, 6+ day ago (913+ words) (TNND) " A new report showed about 14% of Affordable Care Act enrollees didn't pay their premiums in January, signaling that millions more could be losing health coverage in the coming months. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services already announced a drop in…...
Analysts warn of Medicaid shortfall; lawmakers say West Virginia budget has no gap
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (287+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) " Medicaid provides health coverage for hundreds of thousands of West Virginians, including children, seniors in nursing homes and low-income families. But policy analysts say the state budget may not keep up with rising health care costs. Under…...
70, 000 West Virginians face healthcare crisis as Senate rejects ACA tax credit extension
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) " Around 70, 000 West Virginians are now at risk of losing their healthcare after the United States Senate rejected on Thursday legislation that would have extended Affordable Healthcare Act tax credits for nearly 22 million Americans. Without the extension ACA…...
PEIA board proposes 3% premium increase, $200 spousal surcharge increase for 2026
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (447+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) " The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency, or PEIA, has put out the board's financial proposal for the next year, which includes a 3% premium increase and an average family tier spousal surcharge increase of $200. While not as…...
Company taking over state's long-term care facilities assures patient, staff continuity
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (463+ words) President Donald Trump meets with business leaders and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer before returning to the U. S. CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) " West Virginia's four long-term state health facilities will soon be privatized, sold for $60 million to Marx Development Group. It will…...