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Medicaid, Pregnancy, Women's Health

More States Adding Medicaid Benefit for Doula Services

June 7, 2022

Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical and educational support to women before, during and after childbirth.

Aging, Medicare, Seniors

Compare nursing homes with this online tool from Medicare

February 10, 2022

Whether you’re planning ahead or need to make an unexpected decision, there’s a lot to think about when choosing the right nursing home for you or your loved one. Medicare.gov makes it easy to find and compare nursing homes in your area.

Health Insurance

Record number sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage through Washington exchange.

January 27, 2022

A record 240,000 Washingtonians signed up for 2022 coverage. This represents an increase of more than 6% over 2021.

Dentistry, Medicare, Seniors

West Virginia Sen. Manchin Takes the Teeth Out of Democrats’ Plan for Seniors’ Dental Care

December 13, 2021

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia opposes adding dental and other benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. He says it cost the federal government too much.

Health Costs, Health Insurance, Swedish Hospital

Jaw Surgery at Swedish takes a $27,119 bite out of Seattle man’s budget

August 27, 2021

He thought his new insurance was like his older plan but Swedish Medical Center billed him $27,119 for a second, follow-up surgery.

Emergency Medicine, Health Costs, Health Insurance

At Urgent Care, He Got 5 Stitches and a Big Surprise: A Plastic Surgeon’s Bill for $1,040

August 3, 2021

Insurers often try to steer patients to urgent care and away from costly emergency rooms, but individuals could still get hit with large bills in the process.

Health Costs, Health Insurance, Hospitals

Olympic Dream Dashed After Bike Crash and Nightmare Medical Bill Over $200K

July 29, 2021

The cyclist collided with three health system threats: an out-of-state emergency, out-of-network care and gold-plated prices from both hospitals that treated him.

Healthcare Providers, Medicare

Finding Medicare services near you

July 7, 2021

Check out Medicare.gov to get information about doctors, hospitals, and other health care services in your area.

Health Insurance, Health Policy, Politics

Supreme Court Declines to Overturn ACA — Again

June 17, 2021

Justices ruled that the suing states and the individual plaintiffs lacked “standing” to bring the case to court.

Health Insurance, Mental Health

Mental Health Services Wane as Insurers Appear to Skirt Parity Rules During Pandemic

May 3, 2021

As the need grew during the pandemic, the already spotty access to treatment has dwindled.

Health Insurance, Hospitals

Her Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher.

March 29, 2021

Her cost for each round of injections has been roughly $30. Then it jumped to $354.68.

Medicare

New change to Medicare.gov

March 12, 2021

Medicare.gov has a new URL.

Health Insurance

COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Expansion of Health Care Coverage

February 18, 2021

Expanding Medicaid, more generous subsidies and other changes related to private insurance could increase the number of Americans enrolled in health insurance by at least 5.3 million,

Health Insurance

Special enrollment period offers another chance to get health insurance

February 15, 2021

The special enrollment through Washington Healthplanfinder is open from Feb. 15, 2021 through May 15.

Health Insurance, Health Policy

Lower-income Americans Are the Sickest, Most Likely to Struggle to Afford Care Compared to Lower-Income People in Other Wealthy Countries

December 9, 2020

Eleven-Country Survey Shows Income Inequality in the U.S. and Lack of Access to Primary Care Could Threaten COVID-19 Recovery

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