Care for people who can’t take care of themselves is expensive, and regular health insurance doesn’t cover the cost.
Category: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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Many People Will Need Long-Term Care, but Most Don’t Have Insurance to Cover It
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U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
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Should I Tell My Employee I Think He Has ADHD?
The New York Times – Business:Plus, my co-workers had an affair and misused company funds. Somehow, I’m the one dealing with the fallout.
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How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
The New York Times – Business:Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.
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When Changing Your Address Leads to Losing Your Medicare Coverage
The New York Times – Business:Using a post office box shouldn’t cost you your health insurance. But in one woman’s case, it sure seemed to.
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A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
The New York Times – Business:As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
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States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
The New York Times – Business:Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
The New York Times – Business:Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
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A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
The New York Times – Business:A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.
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Big Insurers Try to Shift Blame for High Health Costs to Hospitals and Drug Makers
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
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Trump Outlines Health Care Proposals as Prices and Premiums Rise
The long-awaited plan would leave much to Congress and calls for payments to health savings accounts rather than insurance subsidies, among other broad proposals.