Insurance, Access & Costs

13+ hour, 43+ min ago   (711+ words) The Ministry of Health has officially responded to voters' petitions regarding amendments to the Health Insurance Law, aiming to increase benefits, expand out-of-network medical examination and treatment rights, and increase the list of covered medications to reduce the financial burden…...

47+ min ago   (594+ words) The rising cost of health care is forcing many Californians to delay or skip care, according to a recent survey. One California woman felt forced to choose between a $400 medication or buying food for the month, which cost about the…...

40+ min ago   (526+ words) President Donald Trump announced late Friday, October 2, that his administration would distribute one-time $90 payments to more than 20 million Americans to help offset the cost of their Medicare Part B premiums. The payments, funded through the federal Medicare Improvement Fund, are…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago   (300+ words) Americans griping about medical bills is nothing new—what's changing is how many are telling millions of strangers they're just not going to pay. The Wall Street... Influencers Are Leading a Medical-Bill Rebellion Americans griping about medical bills is nothing…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (483+ words) Today, let’s discuss healthcare and its impact. The United States’s government has made varying efforts to reform the healthcare system for decades. Harry Truman was the first president to propose a national universal healthcare program. However, his proposal was shot…...

3+ hour, 3+ min ago   (135+ words) Tahlequah Daily Press Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed hospital closures and openings that occurred between 2010 and last year. They found that closures increased by 4% year over year, while new hospital openings decreased 3% year over year....

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1387+ words) By Markian Hawryluk, KFF Health News Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election gains to expand health coverage, including boosting Affordable Care Act subsidies, reversing Medicaid cuts, and lowering the Medicare eligibility age. But…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (139+ words) Dear Rusty: I’m not yet old enough, but must I enroll in Medicare at Age 65? I am a disabled military veteran with VA benefits, so must I still take Medicare when I turn 65? Signed: Disabled Veteran The U.S. Department of…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago   (605+ words) Beth Ann Rosica’s writings are a blend of news, opinion, and analysis. Pennsylvania already allows minors as young as 14 to consent to certain mental health treatment without parental consent. Now, proposed regulations could further complicate parents’ ability to access information…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago   (148+ words) inkl Millions of Seniors Receive Surprise $90 Social Security Payments as Medicare Improvement Fund Faces Depletion Millions of eligible Medicare beneficiaries are receiving a one-time $90 (£68.40) rebate in October to help offset their Part B premiums. Most payments are being delivered through…...