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Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate in-network mental health options, watchdogs say

Companies running private Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans inaccurately list many mental health professionals as being available to treat the plans' members, a new federal watchdog report says. Read More

A $250K heart attack: Cheap health plans are sticking Americans with six-figure medical bills, and their popularity may grow as ACA premiums skyrocket

ACA enhanced premium tax credits introduced in 2021 and later extended through the end of 2025 by the Inflation Reduction Act are set to expire at the end of this year. With millions facing massive ... Read More

Missourians to see health insurance premiums spike as subsidies expire

The U.S. Senate will vote in December on a bill to extend subsidies for federal marketplace plans, but the fate of the bill is uncertain. Read More

UCare ending operations, moving all remaining health insurance enrollees to Medica

Minnesota-based health insurance nonprofit UCare is shutting down. The organization said it will transfer health care plans for more than 300,000 members to Medica. Read More

For Democrats, a New Way to Make Health Care Affordable

A plan to cut employer health-care costs, boost workers’ pay, and give Democrats a winning affordability message. Read More

As millions of Americans face pricier health insurance, is 'Trumpcare' the solution?

Health insurance is about to get a lot more expensive for millions of Americans, and that's posing a political challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump. Read More

Geisinger Health Plan named a best insurance company for Medicare Advantage

DANVILLE— Geisinger Health Plan was recently named a 2026 best insurance company for Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania by U.S. News and World Report. Geisinger Health Plan received a“ best overall” ... Read More

Health insurance open enrollment brings increased costs for 2026

The annual enrollment period, or AEP, for 2026 health care insurance coverage is imminent. For those who qualify for insurance through New Mexico's health insurance marketplace, BeWell, applications ... Read More

Medicaid name changes confuse the public: What it means for your health insurance coverage

You might have a decent idea of which state provides your health insurance coverage if you signed up for MaineCare or Medi-Cal. But what if you enrolled in a plan under Healthy Connections? That's ... Read More

Most American Kids Rely On Medicaid, CHIP Insurance

The majority of U.S. kids are covered by federal health insurance at some time during their childhood. More than 3 in 5 American children enroll in Medicaid or CHIP by age 18 Gaps in coverage are more ... Read More

Some people with Arizona Medicaid are running into 'ghost networks' for mental health care

A “ghost network is really a directory of providers that’s just largely unreachable, out of network or doesn’t accept new patients,” said Meridith Seife, deputy regional inspector general and a ... Read More

Need transportation to your medical appointments? It might be covered by your health insurance

SafeRide Health reports on non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) as crucial for healthcare access, covering costs, services, and vulnerable populations. Read More