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The computer issues affected people in 29 states and the District of Columbia and likely included a significant number of children who should have been eligible even if their parents or caregivers were not.
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Thousands of patients with autoimmune diseases who rely on Humira, with a list price of $6,600 a month, could get financial relief from new low-cost rivals. So far, the pharmacy benefit managers that control drug prices have not delivered on those savings.
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The regulations would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take remedial action, if necessary.
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The law is one of three big changes that could affect hundreds of thousands of Georgians who get subsidized health insurance through the state and federal government.
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The safety nets meant to help often fall short, say cancer physicians and health policy experts who study access to care. Some patients find it easier to play the odds.
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Depending on where they lived, demands for repayment can drain the assets that a patient on Medicaid leaves behind after they die. Iowa aggressively collects "clawback" funds.
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In a surprise decision, U.S. officials yield to insurance industry demands — at least for now.
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Miami-based AvMed provides commercial group, individual and Medicare Advantage coverage to about 200,000 customers. The companies say operations will continue “with minimal impact."
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More logistical help is among the reasons nearly 16 million have signed up for a plan.. In Florida, the Tampa Bay Navigator Project went from having 16 navigators to 35, more than double the staff.
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Health care navigators help people sign up for insurance plans available on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.