Despite about 20 million Americans gaining health insurance following the Affordable Care Act's enactment, about 24 million adults, or 13 percent, lack insurance, The New York Times reported.
The Latest
The following insurers made headlines this week. They are listed below, beginning with the most recent.
New York City-based health insurer startup Oscar Health saw its losses widen in the first six months of 2016, according to Bloomberg.
Children needing coverage for around-the-clock medical attention may be placed on a waiting list, as North Carolina ceased adding children to a Medicaid waiver program Monday, The News & Observer reported.
California's state health exchange will make it possible for families who receive tax credits to purchase multiple plans online, California Healthline reported.
Chicago-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois said it will not credit deductibles for members of the closing insurance co-op Land of Lincoln Health, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna will leave a majority of state exchanges next year, adding to a tumultuous year for Affordable Care Act exchanges nationwide.
New Orleans-based Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana chose Chicago-based healthcare database Blue Health Intelligence's risk adjustment solution to determine the insurer's commercial risk adjustment.
Health insurer Highmark Blue Shield and Lehigh Valley Health Network teamed up for a health insurance plan to decrease employer healthcare costs and improve patient care management.
Portland, Ore.-based health insurer Regence will offer comprehensive care benefits for perinatal palliative care, becoming the first health plan in the U.S. to provide the benefits.