Self-Defense 101: Keeping Your Cool While You Fight
On this episode of āAn Arm and a Leg,ā host Dan Weissmann seeks advice for fighting unfair medical bills from an unexpected source: an expert in self-defense.
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Readers Weigh Downsides of Medicare Advantage and Stick Up for Mary Lou Retton
Ńī¹óåś“«Ć½Ņīl Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
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With Trump Front of Mind, New Hampshire Voters Cite Abortion and Obamacare as Concerns
New Hampshireās primary election was dominated by votersā feelings about Donald Trump. But health care remains a concern ā and for Democrats, preserving abortion access is a priority.
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Watch: Older Americans Say They Feel Stuck in Medicare Advantage Plans
Youāve probably seen advertising about Medicare Advantage plans. Ńī¹óåś“«Ć½Ņīl Health News' Sarah Jane Tribble explains the pros and cons of this insurance option as enrollment in these plans increases.
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Insurance Doesnāt Always Cover Hearing Aids for Kids
Californiaās governor vetoed a bill extending insurance coverage for kids with hearing loss, but most states now require it.
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What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
Health policy during Donald Trumpās tenure was dominated by covid-19 and a failed effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. His appointments to the Supreme Court led to the end of national abortion rights, and he took steps to increase hospital price transparency and improve care for veterans.
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Mary Lou Rettonās Explanation of Health Insurance Takes Some Somersaults
The gold-medal gymnastās explanation of why she remained uninsured has health policy experts doing mental gymnastics ā because it makes little sense.
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Older Americans Say They Feel Trapped in Medicare Advantage Plans
As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.
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Most People Dropped in Medicaid āUnwindingā Never Tried to Renew Coverage, Utah Finds
Medicaid officials in Utah conducted a survey to answer a burning question in health policy: What happened to people dropped from the program in the post-pandemic āunwindingā?
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Woman Petitions Health Insurer After Company Approves ā Then Rejects ā Her Infusions
Even people with good insurance aren't guaranteed affordable care, as this Ńī¹óåś“«Ć½Ņīl Health News follow-up to one patientās saga shows.
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States Expand Health Coverage for Immigrants as GOP Hits Biden Over Border Crossings
More than 1 million immigrants, most lacking permanent legal status, are covered by state health programs. Several states, including GOP-led Utah, will soon add or expand such coverage.
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Cancer Patients Face Frightening Delays in Treatment Approvals
Delaying cancer treatment can be deadly ā which makes the roadblock-riddled process that health insurers use to approve or deny care particularly daunting for oncology patients.
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Bold Changes Are in Store for Medi-Cal in 2024, but Will Patients Benefit?
Californiaās Medicaid program is undergoing major changes that could improve health care for residents with low incomes. But they are happening at the same time as several other initiatives that could compete for staff attention and confuse enrollees.
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When a Quick Telehealth Visit Yields Multiple Surprises Beyond a Big Bill
For the patient, it was a quick and inexpensive virtual appointment. Why it cost 10 times what she expected became a mystery.
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In New Year, All Immigrants in California May Qualify for Medicaid Regardless of Legal Status
In the new year, Californiaās Medicaid program will open to otherwise eligible immigrants ages 26 to 49 without legal residency. They will join children, young adults, and adults over 50 enrolled in Medi-Cal through previous expansions to residents lacking authorization. The change is expected to add over 700,000 first-time enrollees.
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Dodging the Medicare Enrollment Deadline Can Be Costly
As open enrollment ends, many people are tuning out. They could wind up with a surprise next year: higher costs and less access to health care providers.
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Biden Wants States to Ensure Obamacare Plans Cover Enough Doctors and Hospitals
The regulatory proposal was announced Nov. 15 and is likely one of the last major ACA policy efforts of the presidentās first term.