Payer

The latest conversations surrounding expanding Medicaid coverage involve considerations of pulling funds bookmarked for encouraging expansions and instead using them to create a federal option.

Minneapolis-based Bright HealthCare is entering Texas as it offers new plans in three cities. 

Boardman, Ohio-based Southwood Health is now in network for Humana members as of Oct. 1.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser paid $13.5 million in overdue health premiums for individuals and businesses with DC Health Link coverage. 

Here are five recent lawsuits and settlements involving payers:

Two studies published Oct. 6 — one by Mercer shared with Becker's and one by Willis Towers Watson — project employer health benefit costs to increase between 4.7 and 5.2 percent in 2022.

United Health Foundation's "America’s Health Rankings 2021 Health of Women and Children Report" report cites an increase in maternal mortality and a decrease in women and child physical activity.

Anthem announced three executive leadership moves Oct. 5, effective immediately. 

The surge in ACA marketplace enrollments is drawing attention to public insurance's lacking coverage of gender-affirming hormone treatments.

UnitedHealth Group announced Oct. 5 that a significant portion of its U.S.-based team is subject to a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement.