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Public health
fromSun Sentinel
5 days ago

COVID, flu, RSV: Vaccine confusion and frustration overwhelm Florida

Access to updated COVID-19 boosters in Florida is inconsistent due to federal policy disputes, state prescription requirements, and varied pharmacy and insurer practices.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said 'everybody can get' the COVID-19 vaccine. Is that true? - Poynter

FDA limited updated COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, making Kennedy's claim that 'anybody can get the booster' misleading because access and coverage are restricted.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

CVS Health denies coverage for breakthrough HIV drug, committing 'clear violation' of ACA

CVS Health's decision is a clear violation of the ACA's requirement to cover USPSTF-recommended preventive services, including PrEP. The entire world is excited by this drug and its potential contribution to preventing and eventually ending HIV. However, a drug will only work if people can access it and right now CVS Health, which owns the largest pharmacy benefit manager in the country, is shamefully blocking people from taking it, unlike other payers.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Try this when your doctor says 'yes' to a preventive test but insurance says 'no'

Insurance can deny coverage for preventive hearing tests for congenital CMV, forcing families to pay substantial out-of-pocket costs and accumulate medical debt.
Cars
fromAll Singles And Married
1 month ago

Best Motorcycle Insurance for New Riders: Your Guide to Affordable, Reliable Coverage.

Motorcycle insurance is essential for new riders to ensure protection against accidents and financial loss.
#healthcare-costs
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Health

Medical Debt Expected to Grow as Premiums Rise and Trump Slashes Regulations

Trump's administration is reducing healthcare protections, risking deeper debt and increased medical costs for Americans.
fromMedCity News
5 months ago
Healthcare

JPMorgan: How Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Make Healthcare Decisions - MedCity News

Many small to mid-sized businesses are discontinuing health insurance coverage due to rising costs, risking employee health benefits.
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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump voters wanted lower medical bills. But for millions, bills are about to go up

Changes to healthcare policy under the Trump administration are likely to increase medical debt among Americans.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

Get Insurance on Covered California? What You Need to Know About Cost Increases | KQED

California faces a potential loss of $28.4 billion and 3.4 million Medi-Cal enrollees due to federal funding changes.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status

Recent changes in healthcare enable low-income immigrants without legal status in several states to access insurance, though cuts to programs are occurring.
Travel
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Nightmare abroad: 'He was in the ER for a month!' How to handle insurance denials overseas

Travel insurance policies may not cover emergency procedures abroad, which can lead to significant out-of-pocket expenses.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

State laws to stop surprise ambulance bills face pushback from insurers

Surprise ambulance bills create financial hardships for patients when charges exceed insurance coverage, prompting state-level legislative initiatives.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Wegovy and Zepbound prices are dropping, but steady access to the weight-loss drugs remains a challenge

Prices for Wegovy and Zepbound are decreasing, but access remains hindered by high costs and uneven insurance coverage.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

What the GOP's tax bill means for your health care

Legislation passed by the Senate could significantly change how Medicaid and insurance marketplace coverage is accessed and affects millions of Americans.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

The Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act's preventive health care coverage, impacting millions and rejecting claims against its constitutionality.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Pennsylvania, Texas lawmakers want insurers to cover detransition care

Lawmakers are pushing to mandate insurance coverage for detransition procedures, raising concerns among advocates over potential impacts on gender-affirming care accessibility.
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