Health insurance news articles
Here are some recent health insurance news articles:
- "Health Insurance Premiums to Rise 5% in 2023, Report Says" (Forbes, March 2023)
A new report from the Society of Actuaries predicts that health insurance premiums will increase by 5% in 2023, driven by rising medical costs and increased utilization of healthcare services.
- "Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Strengthen Health Insurance Marketplaces" (Kaiser Health News, February 2023)
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule aimed at strengthening the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces by increasing funding for outreach and enrollment efforts, and improving the online enrollment process.
- "More Americans Are Dropping Health Insurance Due to High Costs" (NPR, January 2023)
A new survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that 1 in 5 Americans have dropped their health insurance in the past year due to high costs, with younger adults and those with lower incomes being disproportionately affected.
- "Health Insurance Companies to Offer More Affordable Options Under New Rule" (Healthcare Finance News, January 2023)
The Trump administration has finalized a rule aimed at increasing the availability of affordable health insurance options by allowing insurers to offer more short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.
- "California to Implement 'Public Option' Health Insurance Plan" (Los Angeles Times, December 2022)
California has become the first state to implement a "public option" health insurance plan, which will offer a government-run health insurance plan to individuals and small businesses.
- "Health Insurance Premiums to Increase by 10% in 2022, Report Says" (CNBC, October 2021)
A new report from the Society of Actuaries predicts that health insurance premiums will increase by 10% in 2022, driven by rising medical costs and increased utilization of healthcare services.
- "Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Expand Health Insurance Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants" (The Hill, September 2021)
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule aimed at expanding health insurance coverage for undocumented immigrants by allowing them to purchase coverage through the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces.
- "Health Insurance Companies to Offer More Telehealth Services" (Healthcare Finance News, August 2021)
Many health insurance companies are expanding their telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased demand for virtual healthcare services.
- "More Americans Are Using Health Insurance to Pay for Mental Health Services" (NPR, July 2021)
A new survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that more Americans are using their health insurance to pay for mental health services, with 1 in 5 adults reporting that they have used their insurance to access mental health care in the past year.
- "Health Insurance Premiums to Increase by 4% in 2022, Report Says" (Forbes, June 2021)
A new report from the Society of Actuaries predicts that health insurance premiums will increase by 4% in 2022, driven by rising medical costs and increased utilization of healthcare services.
I hope these articles are helpful!