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Vance's anti-fraud task force halts more than $1 B in federal funding to home health firms
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (32+ words) Vance's anti-fraud task force halts $1. 4 B in federal funding to home health firms: reports WJAC Vance's anti-fraud task force halts more than $1 B in federal funding to home health firms...
Millions risk health coverage as they skip paying higher Obamacare premiums
3+ week, 4+ 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…...
Pennie: More than 104 K Pennsylvanians forced to drop statewide health coverage
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) by WJAC staff/Emily Marines PENNSYLVANIA (WJAC) " Health officials are providing an update on just how many Pennsylvanian's are dropping their health insurance through the state. During Wednesday's House budget hearing, Pennie --- Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace --- said that nearly 20, 000 people…...
'We can't afford that:' Central PA business owner reacts to health insurance price hikes
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (531+ words) PENNSYLVANIA (WJAC) " Pennie is reporting that nearly 85, 000 Pennsylvanians dropped their health coverage over the course of this year due to rising costs. On Tuesday, we spoke with those impacted by the price hikes to learn why they are causing Pennsylvanians…...
Call for medical billing price transparency
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (12+ words) WJAC Call for medical billing price transparency...
Pennie urges Pennsylvanians to explore coverage options despite premiums nearly doubling
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (362+ words) PENNSYLVANIA (WJAC) " Officials from Pennsylvania's state-based health insurance marketplace are speaking out regarding the significant cost increase for monthly premiums in 2026. Officials with Pennie say that monthly premiums are nearly doubled this year, a cost increase that is unprecedented and…...
How federal funding cuts are impacting various Centre County organizations
1+ year, 1+ week ago (283+ words) CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) " Throughout the region, we are seeing more impacts from the recent changes in federal funding, including funding cutbacks or anticipated funding being put on hold. In Philipsburg, the Moshannon Valley emergency medical services, which serves multiple…...
Centre County braces for potential federal cuts amid state budget delay
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " With state lawmakers again failing to meet the deadline to have a new state budget in place, among those with increased concerns are county administrators and their programs that depend on state funding. This year, there's…...
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce health insurance reforms
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (248+ words) Iran fired missiles at a U. S. base in Qatar on Monday. The attack comes after the U. S. struck three nuclear facilities over the weekend. An Extreme Heat Advisory is in effect from Sunday morning through Wednesday night WASHINGTON (TNND) " Health insurance reform…...