Enlarge this image The Affordable Care Act saw a record number of sign ups this year, but some people are having trouble…
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COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won’t be free to many consumers much longer
by Julie Appleby February 8, 2023Enlarge this image Starting May 11 most people will have to pay for those at-home test kits for COVID-19, as the federal…
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Shopping for ACA health insurance? Here’s what’s new this year
by Julie Appleby October 31, 2022Enlarge this image Subin Yang for NPR Subin Yang for NPR It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment…
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Health insurance prices for care are now out there, but finding them is an ordeal
by Julie Appleby July 27, 2022Enlarge this image Insurers are complying with federal rules aimed at price transparency that took effect July 1, but consumer use of…
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Three things to know about health insurance coverage for abortion
by Julie Appleby July 13, 2022Enlarge this image Supporters of abortion rights rally at the Minnesota State Capitol Building in downtown St. Paul following the U.S. Supreme…
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How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public
by Julie Appleby July 1, 2022Enlarge this image The new rules will help people get upfront cost estimates for about 500 so-called “shoppable” services, meaning medical care…
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Enlarge this image A large new study finds mixed results for the effectiveness of programs aimed at motivating healthful behavior — such…
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Health Plans For State Employees Use Medicare’s Hammer On Hospital Bills
by Julie Appleby March 20, 2019Enlarge this image The new strategy of some health plans for state employees is to pay hospitals a certain percentage above the…