Tag: Health insurance
Medicare Advantage Under Scrutiny: New Sheriff in Town
Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his television appearances advocating for private Medicare plans, made a bold statement on Friday promising to crack down on fraud within the Medicare program. This announcement comes as Oz...
Trump Health Care Proposal: Consumer Protection or Enrollment Hoops?
The Trump administration recently unveiled a series of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act, raising questions about whether these alterations are intended to enhance consumer protection or complicate the enrollment process. The policy...
Health Insurers’ Medical Costs Check-In, Rise in Birth Rates
A recent class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth sheds light on the medical costs and practices of health insurers. Mary Marfisee shared the heartbreaking story of her late husband, Frank Perry, who passed away just...
Optum’s Wellness Visit Ad Targets Medicaid in First Shot
Last Tuesday was a rollercoaster of emotions for state Medicaid staff nationwide, as a memo from the Trump administration initially threatened to freeze all federal financial assistance, including Medicaid funds. This sudden announcement left...
High Cost of IUD for Women: Insurance Coverage Discrepancies
At her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson, a 25-year-old woman from Scranton, Pennsylvania, made a life-changing decision. Tired of the birth control pill, she opted for an intrauterine device (IUD) for long-acting, reversible contraception....
Limitation of Health Insurance Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs: Are They Medically Necessary?
Health Insurance Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs: A Critical ExaminationIn a world where health insurance seems to be a necessity, Michael Adams, a 51-year-old resident of Lafayette, Colorado, faced a daunting challenge in 2023. Adams,...
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: A Necessity
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: An Imperative ChangeIn a groundbreaking move, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently delved into estimating the potential budgetary impacts of providing Medicare coverage for obesity treatments for older...
