individual health insurance

How to get health insurance if you’ve lost Medicaid coverage

December 16, 2023binomo

The nation’s health insurance system is undergoing tremendous upheaval as an estimated 8.2 million people will need to find new coverage since pandemic protections for Medicaid enrollees came to an end this spring.

That’s leaving many patients confused about how to get new medical insurance.

“It’s an overwhelming task,” said Taffy Morrison, who is working to connect Louisiana residents to new coverage through the nonprofit Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center. But Morrison reminds people: “Don’t panic. There is help.”

For many of those kicked off Medicaid, a state-federal health insurance program that covers people with low incomes and disabilities,

Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker

December 8, 2023binomo

Note: This tracker was first published on May 3 and is updated regularly as new data become available.

The Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker presents the most recent data on monthly Medicaid enrollment, renewals, disenrollments, and other key indicators reported by states during the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision. The unwinding data are pulled from state websites, where available, and from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

To view data for specific states, click on the State Data tab.

State Medicaid Disenrollment Data

At least 3,849,000 Medicaid enrollees have been disenrolled as of August 3,

Slovenian parliament passes law to transform health insurance – EURACTIV.com

November 20, 2023binomo

The Slovenian parliament adopted a bill Thursday that will turn supplementary health insurance – a flat-rate monthly payment required for most national health services – into a mandatory contribution attached to regular health insurance premiums.

After private insurers announced considerable price hikes earlier this year, the government decided to scrap supplementary insurance, arguing that they are losing money since the cost of services has skyrocketed.

The insurers were initially accused of taking advantage of inflation to fill their pockets, but calculations by ZZZS and insurers’ own balance sheets show they are indeed losing money on health insurance.

The mandatory contribution

RBC Insurance Travel Insurance Review [Year] – Forbes Advisors Canada

November 14, 2023binomo

RBC Insurance Travel Insurance offers three packaged plans for traveling outside of Canada:

Deluxe Packages: This is the most comprehensive plan offered by RBC Insurance. It includes coverage for unforeseen medical emergencies, trip cancellation and interruption, flight and travel accidents, and baggage loss, damage and delay.

Emergency medical treatment includes:

Hospital accommodation in a semi-private room
Services of a legally licensed physician, surgeon, anaesthetist or nurse
Private duty nursing
Ground or air ambulance
Rent or purchase a hospital bed, wheelchair, brace, crutch or any other medical appliance
Diagnostic tests
Prescription drugs and medications
Paramedical services, such as care from a

Short Term Health Insurance Market Trends Outlook, Demand and Growth Rate Analysis 2023-2030

November 13, 2023binomo

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Jun 17, 2023 (The Expresswire) —
This complete market research report provides a detailed analysis of the Short Term Health Insurance market at a global level. It examines market trends, growth drivers, challenges, and opportunities for key players operating in the industry. The report includes market segmentation based on types, applications, and region, providing insights into the market dynamics and competitive landscape. With a focus on market size, market share, and growth projections, this report serves as a valuable resource for industry stakeholders, investors, and policymakers looking …

Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?

July 20, 2023binomo

Telemedicine has continued to thrive in a post-pandemic world, but with the expansion of services comes the expansion of fraud.

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The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) has warned healthcare entities to use ‘heightened scrutiny’ when entering telemedicine arrangements that have suspect characteristics of a fraud scheme.

The OIG has stated that a common characteristic of fraudulent schemes is the use of kickbacks to recruit and award healthcare practitioners.

The OIG …

NY: Most Long Islanders with public health insurance renew coverage

July 20, 2023binomo

Nearly three quarters of Long Islanders met a June deadline to renew public health insurance policies such as Medicaid, avoiding a potential lapse in coverage as officials look to unwind a pandemic-era continuous enrollment policy.

Seventy percent of Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollees on Long Island and 75% of Child Health Plus police holders renewed their coverage by June 30, according to data released Tuesday by the New York State Department of Health. Statewide, 72% of residents in the three plans renewed their coverage on time. Officials expect the rate to go up.

Medicaid and the Essential Plan provide health

Mercy Health announces potential split from major insurance company Anthem | News

June 14, 2023binomo

PADUCAH — Finger pointing, confusion and conflicting answers were seen Wednesday between a large local medical provider and a health insurance company many of you use. Mercy Health, which operates Paducah’s Lourdes Hospital and several other west Kentucky medical facilities, announced the potential of a split with health insurance provider Anthem, now known as Elevance Health.

Mercy says currently, only patients with Anthem’s Managed Medicaid plan in Ohio could be impacted by negotiations. That contract ends at the end of the month. Mercy says all other patients with Anthem are not impacted right now, but may be soon. Mercy didn’t