Category: Health Insurance
More Democrats calling for ‘Medicare-for-All’
“Medicare-for-all” and single-payer health care are suddenly popular. Republicans are calling it threat to older people and to American freedom.
This week’s health news ‘must reads’
Election stories made up the bulk of the health care news this week. Other great gems and intriguing developments surfaced, though, so let’s get to it.
Beware of Medicare enrollment scams
Open enrollment for Medicare starts soon. That means we’re starting to see scammers try to trick consumers into buying illegal products.
Obamacare Premiums Dip For First Time. Some Call It A Correction
Administration officials claimed credit for the price drop, saying it was due to their actions to make changes to the law. Health policy experts are skeptical.
Medicare 2019 open enrollment starts Oct. 15 – Get help in your local community
The Washington state Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program is ready to provide Medicare counseling help in your local community.
Medicare open enrollment begins October 15
Did you know you have choices in how you get Medicare hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage? Open Enrollment is your chance to compare your options.
Medicare Advantage Plans Shift Their Financial Risk To Doctors
Insurers are shifting the financial risk of costly patients to physician-management companies. giving them more money upfront and control over patient care.
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15
What does that mean for you? It’s your chance to review your coverage and see if you need to make any changes for next year.
High-Deductible Health Plans Fall From Grace In Employer-Based Coverage
With workers harder to find, employers are hitting pause on a feature of job-based medical insurance much hated by employees: the high-deductible health plan.
Immigrants’ Health Premiums Far Exceed What Plans Pay For Their Care
Immigrants covered by private health insurance and their employers contributed nearly $25 billion more in premiums in 2014 than was spent on their care.
Why life insurance companies want your Fitbit data
Insurers could use these apps to track all the activities you do while wearing the smartwatch, including steps walked, heart rate, even when you’re having sex.
Will Congress Bring Sky-High Air Ambulance Bills Down To Earth?
If an air ambulance service is not part of your insurance network, the operator can charge the you for what the insurance company won’t cover.
Taken For A Ride: After ATV Crash, Doctor Gets $56,603 Bill For Air Ambulance Trip
While still lying in the hospital, the air ambulance company told him the ride would likely cost more than $50,000 and asked him how he planned to pay.
Beware of Medicare card scammers
If someone calls and says you need to give them your personal information or money to get the new Medicare card, hang up! It’s a scam.
Where to draw the line on workplace wellness incentives
In some cases, the dollar amount is so high that employees feel they have little choice but to participate.