health insurance

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.

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.

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.

In a surprise decision, U.S. officials yield to insurance industry demands — at least for now.

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."

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.

Health care navigators help people sign up for insurance plans available on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Instead of health insurance, the Rev. Jeff King had signed up for an alternative that left members of the plan to share the costs of health care. That meant lower premiums, but a huge hospital bill.

A recent Georgetown study reflects improvements nationally and in Florida. In this conversation, the report's lead author helps us take a closer look.

Navigators at USF have received thousands of calls in need of help sorting through the complexities of the health care market, and leaders expect more people to reach out as the deadline looms closer..