7 strategies to respond when your health insurance denies your prior authorization
When Sally Knicks discovered that her health insurance provider wouldn’t cover costly, doctor-prescribed treatments for her neurological pain, she was ready to stand up and fight. After several years of navigating conflicting decisions and changing insurance companies, she finally got the green light for treatment in January. Now, she dedicates her time and energy to […]
Maryland patients await final insurance deal between Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare.
Potential Loss of Insurance Coverage for Patients at Johns Hopkins As of Monday, around 60,000 medical patients from the Maryland region associated with Johns Hopkins may be losing insurance coverage under UnitedHealthCare (UHC). This outcome follows months of stalled negotiations between the two organizations. Patient advocates expressed concerns last Friday, noting that the situation would […]
Your health insurance provider is no longer accepted at local hospitals. What choices do you have?
Contract Disputes Between Hospitals and Insurers Impact Patients In recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in contract disputes between hospital systems and health insurance companies, leaving patients in a tough position. In South Florida, unresolved contract issues have resulted in state-run warnings for tens of thousands of residents. Insurance companies are notifying local […]
She is preparing and setting aside money to cover $2,800 monthly for ACA health insurance next year.
Ellen Allen, a 63-year-old from near Charleston, West Virginia, is facing an uphill battle with her health insurance costs. She currently pays $479 a month for a plan she purchased through Healthcare.gov. With significant health needs—such as expensive eye drops to prevent blindness—she anticipates a steep increase in her premiums next year. “Next year, it’s […]
Northern Light Health reveals new insurance arrangement for Mainers
New Agreement Between Northern Light Health and Community Health Options PORTLAND, Maine — Northern Light Health has announced a new collaboration with Community Health Options, a Maine-based insurance provider. The agreement comes shortly after the conclusion of contract negotiations with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. A 2024 […]
Northern Light Health reveals new insurance deal for Mainers
Northern Light Health has recently finalized a new agreement with Community Health Options, an insurance provider based in Maine. This deal, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, follows Northern Light’s recent announcement of concluding contract discussions with National Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. As noted in a 2024 report from Community Health, the […]
Health insurance providers seek to increase ACA premiums by over 20% on average in Texas
Premium Increases for Texas ACA Plans in 2026 Health insurance providers in Texas have proposed an average premium hike for their Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2026. Last year, insurance companies raised rates by an average of 3.8%. According to KFF, the upcoming adjustments could represent the largest increase since 2018, a year when […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene raises concerns about property taxes and health insurance
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Sweeping Reforms Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, has recently voiced strong opinions on various issues, advocating for the elimination of property taxes and labeling health insurance as a significant “fraud.” In a recent post, she insisted, “We need to completely abolish property taxes. It essentially means the […]
Man found guilty of murdering a woman taken from an insurance office to face execution in Florida’s 10th execution of the year
A man convicted of luring a woman from a Florida insurance office and subsequently killing her is set to be executed on Tuesday evening. Kale Bates, 67, is scheduled to receive his lethal injection at 6 p.m. at a Florida prison near Stark, following a death warrant signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. This marks Florida’s […]
Battling cancer: ‘We shouldn’t have to struggle with insurance as well’
Baton Rouge – A Fight Against Cancer and Insurance Challenges After facing multiple rejections from his insurance company, one man chose not to wait any longer for cancer treatments that might buy him time or even eliminate his condition. James and Rebecca Kolcologne are now encouraging others to persevere in similar situations. In January 2021, […]