health insurance

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.

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.

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.

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.