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Lower Premiums but Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs? Consumers Will Take the Risk.A new report shows an 11-percentage-point drop in the share of marketplace enrollees buying silver plans after the Trump Administration's...
Strategy
Employers Stressing Virtual Care, Mental Wellness Amid COVID-19 UncertaintyIncluding premiums and out-of-pocket costs for employees and dependents, the total cost of healthcare is estimated to average $14,769 per...
Strategy
Health Insurance Survey Finds Widespread Coverage Gaps, Financial StressMany of the more than 4,000 people surveyed by the Commonwealth Fund said their care costs are a significant and...
Finance
Covered California Announces Record-Low Rate Hike for 2021Some industry observers had called for rate cuts, given the windfall health plans have reaped so far this year from...
Finance
Don't Count on Lower Premiums Despite Pandemic-Driven Boon for InsurersNumerous insurers across the country have announced plans to hike rates next year, though some have proposed cuts.
Finance
Unsubsidized Families Face More than $25K in Annual Premiums and Deductibles Buying ACA PlansThe average monthly premium for an individual was $456, according to the survey, up 68% since 2014.
Finance
Public Option Could Lower Premiums But Not Raise Insured RateThe RAND study estimated that premiums for public plans could be 10% to 27% lower than those for private plans...
Strategy
Health Insurers Prosper as COVID-19 Deflates Demand for Elective TreatmentsInsurers say that while that falloff in claims for non-COVID care is offsetting for now many insurers' costs associated with...
Finance
Most Payers Waiving COVID-19 Costs, Don't Expect Premiums to Rise Next YearSixty percent of insurers are also offering a premium deferral program for patients infected by COVID-19, according to a recent...
Finance
As ACA Marketplaces Stabilize, Premiums DropAn Urban Institute study found that 31 states saw a decline in premium costs for their lowest-price silver plan.
Finance
Rural Subsidy-Eligible ACA Enrollees See Biggest Premium DeclinesMonthly premiums fell from $288 in 2017 to $162 in 2019 for subsidy-eligible enrollees in rural markets.
Strategy
Employers Are Scaling Back Their Dependence On High-Deductible Health PlansIn a tight labor market, offering a more generous plan with a lower deductible can be an attractive recruitment tool.