Health plans must consider new risk pools
Operational and economic consequences of extending non-grandfathered plans must be considered.
View ArticleObama's policy extension puts plans on the spot
Proposal to allow individuals with non-grandfathered plans to keep their policies through 2014 has left insurers in highly variable situations.
View ArticleYoung adults make up 24% of current Obamacare enrollees
Officials hope to increase the proportion of young adults buying plans before the March 31 open enrollment deadline.
View Article4 ways to attract young invincibles
Reach 18 to 34 year olds through social media, innovative product designs
View ArticlePerception of low health risk deters young adult ACA enrollment
62% of young adults believe they are less at risk for a major illness or medical condition than the average American.
View ArticleRework EOBs to address privacy of young adult dependents
Avoiding disclosure of sensitive information on EOBs could make coverage more appealing to young people.
View ArticleNumber of uninsured drops as ACA coverage starts
The number of uninsured people in the U.S. continues to decline, most noticeably in populations that need insurance the most.
View ArticleCBO projects lower ACA enrollment
Estimates show a reduction in expected coverage levels in 2014.
View ArticleACA revision delays mandate for subset of large employers
Employers with 50 to 99 workers will have until 2016 before they must offer coverage.
View ArticleEnrollment shifting under ACA in final days
Sebelius says more Latino outreach is needed, meanwhile commercial enrollees are popping up more often
View ArticlePlans, exchanges amp up social media outreach as enrollment deadline approaches
Enrollments rolling in despite consumers' lack of knowledge, technical glitches and high-traffic volumes.
View ArticleED visits likely to increase under ACA
Massachusetts and Oregon studies show emergency department increases once patients have health insurance coverage
View ArticleClaims for specialty and HIV drugs higher among early enrollees
Specialty medications accounted for six of the top 10 drugs in exchange claims data
View ArticlePent-up demand from newly-insured Medicaid patients in California prompts...
A surge in ER visits and hospitalization rates on the part of newly-insured Medicaid patients is a mostly temporary phenomenon created by pend-up demand, according to a report by UCLA’s Center for...
View ArticleACA's SHOP draws 200,000 during first week of open enrollment
The launch of the Small Business Health Options (SHOP) marketplace drew 200,000 visitors during the first week of open enrollment.
View ArticleAlmost half of 2.5 million open enrollment sign-ups are new consumers
Almost 2.5 million consumers signed up for health insurance through December 15 as part of open enrollment, and 48% were new consumers.
View ArticleHHS partners with 7-11 Inc. to promote open enrollment
Customers at 7-11 stores who use a bill-paying system will receive information promoting the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period on their printed receipts, allowing HHS to reach financially...
View ArticleMore states moving forward with Medicaid expansion
The number of states deciding to pursue some form of Medicaid expansion continues to grow, with Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Tennessee and Wyoming moving forward or indicating intent to pursue an...
View ArticleUninsurance rates for racial and ethnic groups decline because of ACA
The ACA has had a significant impact on uninsurance rates for racial and ethnic minorities, according to a new study by the Urban Institute.
View ArticleMedicaid plan overlap allows for continuous coverage for low-income consumers
Nearly four in 10 organizations that offer health insurance through state exchanges also operate a Medicaid managed care plan in the same state, offering an opportunity for continuous coverage for...
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