A recent study from St. Louis-based Washington University assessed administrative burdens that low-wage individuals face with Medicaid and SNAP. While issues with SNAP were generally more prevalent, Medicaid had unique challenges. Here are five takeaways on Medicaid burdens: 1. The…
Author: Elizabeth Casolo
Afton, Wyo.-based Star Valley Health will return to Cigna’s network on Dec. 15, according to a Nov. 14 news release from the health system. Negotiations have been going for months. Star Valley Health sent a letter to patients after reaching…
Cigna Healthcare is launching Clearity, a copay-only, tech-enabled health plan, according to a Nov. 18 news release. The product is a tiered copay model without deductibles and coinsurance. Employers can choose from five plan designs, which include up to four…
It is no secret that Kentucky struggles with maternal and infant health outcomes. The state scored an “F” on preterm birth rates in the March of Dimes annual report card and is among the worst in the country for maternal…
Insurer Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a subsidiary of Point32Health, and Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health are partnering to expand the Maine’s Choice Plus product across the state, available on the ACA marketplace, according to a Nov. 17 news release. Maine’s…
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, assembled an advisory group to address Medicaid sustainability, according to a draft charter document obtained by Oregon Public Broadcasting. Representatives from the Oregon Health Authority, CareOregon, Health Share of Oregon, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan…
Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee are considering a bill that aligns with President Donald Trump’s pitch to directly send ACA healthcare subsidies back to consumers, a source told Politico. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity…
The Office of the New York City Comptroller approved the NYC Employees PPO plan, according to a Nov. 14 news release. Under the new health plan, EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare will take over the contract from GHI Comprehensive Business Plan, under…
Over 8,700 Bronx residents partook in New York City-based EmblemHealth’s community diabetes wellness program in its first year, according to a Nov. 12 news release from the insurer. The program offers screenings, nutrition workshops and individualized support, hosting 109 events…
Aetna’s new “level of severity inpatient payment” Medicare policy is now set to kick off next year instead of Nov. 15, according to a Nov. 6 company document. As part of the reimbursement approach, Aetna will approve inpatient stays without…