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Florida’s DeSantis wants to ‘supersede” ACA with new health care plan

December 12, 2023December 11, 2023 H. Cutner

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The state governor seeking Republican nomination for president didn’t provide replacement plan details. In a recent interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press”, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described his intentions to unveil a health care proposal this week that would “supersede” the Affordable Care Act (ACA). No further details were given about the specifics about the plan or what would be done with the ACA. That said, DeSantis never specifically said that his intention was to repeal the Affordable Care Act. That said, the Republican nominee hopeful did explain that he…

It took 2 days to reach the Colorado health insurance cap for undocumented residents

November 29, 2023November 28, 2023 G. Turner

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According to experts, the program is now seeing greater demand than ever before. The Colorado health insurance program OmniSalud has opened coverage to low-income undocumented residents of the state as well as DACA recipients. The program offers coverage at affordable rates while providing additional financial assistance. That said, the Colorado health insurance program has a cap. This year, it took only two days for the 11,000 available plans to be filled. “What we know is that the vast majority of folks are living here without documentation are really struggling to…

Florida health insurance shoppers can now look to Walmart

November 28, 2023November 27, 2023 H. Cutner

The retail giant has signed deals to make it possible to sell medical coverage to Floridians. Florida consumers looking for health insurance now have a new option available to them as Walmart has signed a deal with an insurer and hospital operator in the state, just as the Affordable Care Act open enrollment window begins for 2024 coverage. The deals will provide Floridians with another option as they consider their plans for next year. Walmart Health has now signed two separate health insurance deals in the state. The first was…

2024 ACA health insurance premiums in Alaska to rise by 16 percent average

November 27, 2023November 24, 2023 Marc

Consumers are reminded that most people will receive subsidies to cover most of that increase. Alaskan residents using the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace will be experiencing an average increase in premiums of 16 percent for their coverage next year. This increase is lower than what Alaskans experienced for this year’s increase, which was 18 percent. There are several reasons that have combined to cause health insurance companies to raise the rates they charge for coverage next year. Though higher overall costs of care and a rise…

Understanding if Your Local GP Doctor is Covered by Your Health Insurance Policy

November 17, 2023 Guest Author

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Health insurance is a crucial aspect of managing healthcare costs, providing financial security when unexpected medical issues arise. However, the specifics of what is covered and what is not can sometimes be confusing. In this article, we will explore a commonly asked question: Is your local General Practitioner (GP) doctor or therapy centre covered by your health insurance policy? The Importance of Knowing Your Health Insurance Coverage Within the healthcare landscape, providers are categorized as either in-network or out-of-network. This distinction plays a significant role in determining the cost of…

Errors caused many low-income kids to be dropped from Medicaid health insurance

November 17, 2023November 16, 2023 G. Turner

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Over 2 million children lost their coverage this year, but experts say that often, it was due to errors. At least two million kids from low-income families lost their Medicaid health insurance coverage this year as the federal policy from the pandemic era came to a close. This, according to new research analyses conducted by the KFF and the Georgetown Center for Children and Families. It is likely that the figure is notably higher, according to experts, as the shift occurred very quickly. According to a New York Times report,…

Many lapsed Medicaid recipients will enroll in ACA health insurance plans

November 10, 2023November 9, 2023 Logan B.

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Experts and insurers have predicted that after losing old coverage, there will be an influx of policy shopping. Health insurance companies and advisors alike are preparing for a notable surge of consumers looking for assistance in navigating Affordable Care Act enrollment after having lost Medicaid coverage in 2023. As of April, this year, the extensions for coverage that were put into place during the pandemic ended. Beginning April 1, 2023, the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage extensions that were put into place throughout the worst of the…