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Health insurance
Federal funding for COVID testing and treatment for the uninsured has run out
Mar 22, 2022
Hospitals and doctors will no longer be reimbursed. The White House has asked Congress for $22.5 billion for its ongoing COVID efforts.
Labor Department outlines unlawful imbalance in coverage between mental, physical care services
Jan 25, 2022
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the department will ramp up legal enforcement: “We need to make sure people are covered.”
Share your story: Have you experienced a health parity violation?
Jan 24, 2022
The Department of Labor's parity report finds that mental health care is treated unfairly by insurers.
Report shows growing impact of health insurance costs on American incomes
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Lily Jamali
Jan 12, 2022
Health insurance premiums and deductibles now take up more than 10 percent of median income in more than 30 states.
For anyone who was on unemployment, Obamacare could be free the rest of 2021
Jun 30, 2021
Free premiums and very low co-pays will kick in for people who received at least a week of benefits, regardless of income.
As demand for mental health care spikes, parity with physical care remains elusive
Jun 29, 2021
The law requires insurance “parity” for mental and physical care, but it’s often harder to find a therapist than a physician.
New law dramatically expands access to health care subsidies
Mar 11, 2021
Lots of low- and middle-income folks who didn’t qualify for subsidies before will now.
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Health insurance disruptors like Oscar face challenges
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Erika Beras
Feb 26, 2021
But as more people buy direct-to-consumer health insurance, innovators may find new ways to make money.
Federal health care portal reopens for 3-month special enrollment period
Feb 16, 2021
The Biden administration plans to spread the word that people can sign up and may be eligible for free or subsidized coverage.
HealthCare.gov reopens for enrollment
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Nova Safo
Feb 15, 2021
Over the last four years, millions have dropped off the ACA.