Vermont Releases Final Health Insurance Rates
Vermonters can expect to pay slightly lower premiums than those initially proposed by the two insurance carriers approved to sell plans on the state’s new health insurance Marketplace, called Vermont …
Fraud fear raised in California’s health exchange
As California prepares to launch its health care exchange, consumer groups are worried the uninsured could fall victim to fraud, identity theft or other crimes at the hands of some …
Blue Cross Health Insurance Outreach Campaign Gaining Ground
More than 110 organizations statewide including civic groups, churches and physician groups have joined a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas campaign to educate and enroll Texans who don’t …
Vermont Announces rates under Health Exchange
Vermont regulators have announced monthly rates for health insurance to be sold under Vermont Health Connect, the health insurance exchange being set up to comply with the federal Affordable Care …
Many States Handing High-Risk Insurance Programs to Federal Govt.
Pennsylvania and 16 other states are handing over their special insurance programs for people with pre-existing health conditions to the federal government Monday. Consumers enrolled in the so-called high-risk pool, …
W.H. Administration Delays Key Piece of Health Reform Law
In a surprise announcement, W.H. administration said Tuesday evening that it was delaying implementation of a key part of its landmark health-reform law; the requirement that employers with more than …
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Report it has Exceeded Health Care Spending Benchmarks
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina reported Thursday that it had exceeded health care spending benchmarks by spending 87 percent of premium revenues on paying for care for its …
U.S. Unveils Tools to Help Consumers Choose Health Insurance
A new website and toll-free call center to help Americans navigate the new health insurance marketplace, a key component of the Affordable Care Act, were announced Monday by the federal …