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Monday, January 4, 2021No more surprise medical bills. What will that mean for insurance premiums? Congress has finally done something about surprise medical bills — those unexpected charges from out-of-network health care providers that can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 22, 2020Providence Health Plan is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with Cigna Payer Solutions to provide nationwide access to the Cigna PPO Network1 for Providence employers with members who reside or travel outside Providence’s core service area. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 21, 2020Trump rule says health plans must disclose costs up frontTrying to pull back the veil on health care costs to encourage competition, the Trump administration on Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers to tell consumers up front the actual prices for common tests and procedures. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 21, 2020Millions of Americans have lost health insurance in this pandemic-driven recessionAmid historic levels of unemployment, as many as 12 million Americans may have lost their health insurance since February, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, December 16, 2020Research: COVID is driving employees to make benefit changes this year Open Enrollment has been a heavy lift for employers this year, as many HR and benefits leaders have ramped up efforts to engage and encourage employees to pay attention to offerings during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 23, 2020Oregon joins ‘Get Covered 2021’ health insurance campaignSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The state of Oregon announced Thursday it is joining the national Get Covered 2021 campaign, spearheaded by Get Covered America, Covered California, and the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. Read more. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 9, 20202021 Medicare Part B Premiums Increase as Federal Benefits Open Season Begins The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the 2021 Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will increase by $3.90 from $144.60 in 2020 to $148.50 in 2021. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 30, 2020Key ObamaCare premiums drop for 3rd straight year Average ObamaCare premiums will decline by 2% for the 2021 year for a benchmark plan, the Trump administration announced, marking the third straight year of declines. Premiums for the benchmark plan have declined by 8% on the HealthCare. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 30, 2020COVID-19 vaccines must be covered at no cost, CMS says The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is mandating that all Americans have access to a COVID-19 vaccine, when it becomes available, at no out-of-pocket cost. The agency's interim final rule makes clear that private insurers must cover the vaccine at no charge to beneficiaries. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 30, 2020Trump rule says health plans must disclose costs up front Trying to pull back the veil on health care costs to encourage competition, the Trump administration on Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers to tell consumers up front the actual prices for common tests and procedures. READ MORE >>
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