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.
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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.
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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.