If you are a Veteran, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently finalized a new rule that may be helpful to you. The new rule changes how the VA reports medical debts to consumer reporting agencies. When a creditor reports a debt to a...
In order to buy a plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace, someone must (1) live in the United States; (2) be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, or be lawfully present in the U.S.; and (3) not be incarcerated. Immigration law can be complicated and there...
Do you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), that you use to pay for your out-of-pocket medical expenses? If you do, it is important to know what to do if a medical bill arrives too late to get reimbursed. What is...
Written by Harris Meyer for KHN Originally published January 30, 2023 Updated 3:45 p.m. ET Brenna Kearney was seven months pregnant in December 2019 when she experienced what she thought were bad flu symptoms. Her husband, Casey Trumble, drove her from their Chicago home to her OB-GYN’s office at...
Do you have Medicaid? If you do, then you need to understand if the end of Medicaid continuous enrollment will affect you. This blog provides an overview of Medicaid continuous enrollment, what has changed, and what this means for people who have Medicaid. What is Medicaid...
With the holidays around the corner, it is important to stay safe and healthy while gathering with our loved ones! Testing for COVID-19 before and after spending time with friends and family is a great way to engage in preventative care. At-home tests are convenient, quick,...
By Arielle Zionts Originally published by KHN on November 10, 2022 RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakotans voted Tuesday to expand the state’s Medicaid program to cover thousands of additional low-income residents, becoming the seventh state to approve expansion via the ballot box. But as other conservative...
Do you have the right to a second medical opinion? Absolutely. You always have the right to get another opinion about your medical care. You can even get third and fourth opinions, especially if that would help you feel more confident about your treatment decisions. Does...
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs from October 15 until December 7. Open enrollment is when people with Medicare can make changes to their coverage. Any changes will start on January 1, 2023, for the 2023 plan year. What can you do during Medicare open enrollment? Open...
Each year during open enrollment, you have the opportunity to review your health insurance plan and make sure it meets your needs and saves you money. Here are some important things to understand before making your selection for the year. Dates and Deadlines Marketplace: If you...