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What to know about children's health insurance

Insurance options for children include Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs. Income levels can affect which insurance options a person’s ... Read More

Health insurance battle at heart of shutdown

Democrats want the subsidies extended for an estimated 24 million people in the U.S., and refuse to vote on the funding bill until they are, while Republicans insist that they vote first, before any ... Read More

Health insurance will cost more for millions of Americans — especially rural residents

Patients have their blood pressure checked at an intake triage at a clinic in Grundy, Va. Rural residents will be hardest hit by looming health insurance premium increases, according to a new report. ... Read More

No health insurance? You may have options

If you’re one of the 25 million people in the U.S. who don’t have health insurance, there is likely a coverage option that will work for you. Are you self-employed or working in the gig economy? Check ... Read More

Private health insurers use AI to approve or deny care. Soon Medicare will, too.

Taking a page from the private insurance industry’s playbook, the Trump administration will launch a program next year to find out how much money an artificial intelligence algorithm could save the ... Read More

Most Americans are still guaranteed to get Covid-19 vaccines at no cost — for now

Most Americans with health insurance should not have to pay out of pocket for Covid-19 vaccines, even after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added an extra hurdle to getting the shot. Read More

What should I do about health insurance when I turn 26?

For many young adults, turning 26 represents a new era of post-adolescence shaped by the dreaded question: What about health insurance? That’s the cut-off age dictated by the Affordable Care Act ... Read More

More Idaho children are losing health insurance. Here’s what we know

Idaho saw a rise in uninsured children that was larger than nearly every other state, according to a new report from Georgetown University, after thousands of Idaho children lost coverage in recent ... Read More

New Hampshire residents pay less for health insurance than any other state. Enjoy it while you can.

MANCHESTER, NH – New Hampshire residents pay the lowest amount for health insurance when compared to income in the nation, according to a new study. Enjoy it while you can. Changes in state and ... Read More

What to Know About Finding Health Insurance for Children

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ... Read More