Obamacare Enrollment: Second Year An Even Tougher Challenge
States and the federal government aim to renew coverage for 15.3 million already signed up on exchanges and Medicaid -- and enroll about 10 million more who are currently uninsured.
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States and the federal government aim to renew coverage for 15.3 million already signed up on exchanges and Medicaid -- and enroll about 10 million more who are currently uninsured.
Those who held onto plans that didn't comply with the health law may have to choose new ones for 2015, and they could cost more.
Price transparency efforts in the Granite State help consumers and employers ask smarter questions.
Employer-sponsored insurance was largely stable in 2014, with no significant change in the percentage of firms offering health benefits.
The Treasury Department has clarified its rules as a deadline looms for people asked to confirm their citizenship or immigration status.
Some fear helping some people with their bills might keep them from getting government-subsidized insurance plans.
But insurers oppose many of the premium assistance efforts, saying they would lead to sicker enrollees who will raise costs for everyone.
Consumer groups complain people have been misled about the narrow networks of hospitals and doctors in their plans. Insurers say they are trying to hold down prices.
Consumer group alleges the insurer put out inaccurate information about benefits and providers to gain market share.
The University of Utah improved quality and reduced costs by tracking each patient's care.
The most satisfied were those who received subsidies; the least satisfied had their previous plans canceled.
Many are encouraging the use of less-costly regimens and paying the same for drugs, whether they're given in hospital outpatient settings or doctors' offices.
"Reference pricing" has the blessing of the Obama administration. What is it and how might it affect your health insurance?
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