The Biden administration announced new initiatives Friday that could reduce health care costs, though none will take effect immediately.
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Many Americans Face Insurance Obstacles Over Medical Care and Bills
Most (58%) people with health insurance say they encountered at least one problem using their coverage in the past year, with even larger shares of people with the greatest health care needs reporting such problems, finds a new KFF survey of consumer experiences with health insurance.
9 in 10 Employers Plan to Change Health and Wellbeing Vendors in Next Two Years: WTW Survey
To address a broad range of their employees’ need, most U.S. employers are making changes to their vendor partnerships that provide healthcare and wellbeing benefits to their employees.
Nearly 16 Million Americans Sign up for 2023 Obamacare Plans
Nearly 16 million Americans have so far signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace.
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to Seattle’s Hotel Worker Health Insurance Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a challenge to a 2018 Seattle law requiring hotels to pay for health insurance for low-wage workers.
Veteran Benefits Consultant Eric Kaufman Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Los Angeles Team
Veteran employee benefits consultant Eric Kaufman has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Los Angeles, Kaufman joins Alliant with extensive experience designing and deploying strategic employee benefits and retirement solutions to a diverse client base. “Eric’s diverse benefits background and continued strength advising clients across all… Continue reading Veteran Benefits Consultant Eric Kaufman Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Los Angeles Team
Jenna Klein Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Chicago
Veteran employee benefits consultant Jenna Klein has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Chicago, Klein will design and deploy a full range of employee benefits solutions to a diverse portfolio of regional and national clients. “Jenna brings a broad skillset and distinguished track record of providing innovative,… Continue reading Jenna Klein Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Chicago
Health Insurance Premiums Poised to Jump Next Year for 13M People
If you get your health insurance through the government’s Health Insurance Marketplace, you should expect to pay more next year. Unless Congress acts, enhanced premium subsidies — technically, tax credits — in place for 2021 and 2022 will expire at the end of this year. The change would impact 13 million of the 14.5 million… Continue reading Health Insurance Premiums Poised to Jump Next Year for 13M People
Pandemic Takes Toll on Mental and Physical Wellbeing, Leading to More Online Insurance Purchases
A Swiss Re Institute survey of 11,000 consumers worldwide conducted two years into the COVID-19 pandemic found that the pandemic has resulted in a greater focus on health and financial security. This has led to an increase in online insurance purchases as well as a greater willingness to share personal health data, particularly among the… Continue reading Pandemic Takes Toll on Mental and Physical Wellbeing, Leading to More Online Insurance Purchases
Blue Cross Blue Shield Owner Anthem Seeks to Rebrand to Elevance Health
Anthem Inc. intends to rebrand as Elevance Health Inc., with the goal of repositioning itself as a company with a broader portfolio and focus than its traditional business of health insurance. Anthem will need shareholder approval to make the change because it owns Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in 14 states. The election is set… Continue reading Blue Cross Blue Shield Owner Anthem Seeks to Rebrand to Elevance Health