Jul 14 Giving birth costs nearly $3,000 with insurance, new study says By Shefali Luthra, The 19th That may be the smallest of the costs associated with birth, experts said. Continue reading
Jul 13 Navigating insurance coverage for abortion can be complicated. Here’s what you should know By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Even before the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion, insurance coverage for the service varied widely. Now it’s become even more complex. Continue reading
Apr 05 Obama returns to White House to celebrate ACA anniversary with Biden By Zeke Miller, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Presiden Barack Obama is returning to the White House on Tuesday to savor his signature Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Mar 17 What you need to know about the new law aimed at ending surprise medical bills, and what it doesn’t cover By Dan Weissmann, Kaiser Health News The No Surprises Act offers protection from many surprise medical bills — but that protection may be only as good as a patient’s knowledge of the law and ability to make sure it’s enforced. Continue reading
Feb 15 Birth control is now available in North Carolina without a prescription. That doesn’t mean everyone can afford it By Mariel Padilla, The 19th The state joined more than a dozen other states, but access still depends in part on whether insurance companies will cover the cost. Continue reading
Jan 10 Home COVID testing kits to be covered by health insurers starting Saturday By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 5:43 Surprise medical bill ban doesn’t cover some crucial elements. Here’s what to know By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes Millions of Americans have new federal protections from unexpected medical costs if they see a doctor they did not choose and who doesn’t accept their insurance. For years, the price tag from surprise medical bills could range from hundreds of… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 5:36 COVID-19 exposed our inequities. Long COVID may exacerbate them By PBS NewsHour Nearly 25% of Americans who were infected with the coronavirus are enduring symptoms of “long COVID,” which can last for months. New Republic freelance reporter Karina Piser reported on how the healthcare system is failing to recognize the symptoms and… Continue watching
Feb 16 Uninsured in the pandemic? Here’s how to navigate the newly reopened ACA marketplace By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News In January, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to open up the federal health insurance marketplace for three months as of Feb. 15 so uninsured people can buy a plan and those who want to change their marketplace coverage… Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 6:50 What impact will Biden’s executive orders have on health care? A key part of one of the executive orders signed by President Biden Thursday will reopen enrollment for the Affordable Care Act. Biden's other executive action will revoke a policy that barred funding for groups overseas that performed abortions or… Continue watching