Stay up-to-date on Healthcare Reform. Below is a summary of recent events to help you stay current on healthcare reform news all in one place. Healthcare Reform Update for September 21, 2023 CMS: New rule improves Medicare Savings Program enrollment for 10 million people A new rule finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

Heading to the pharmacy isn’t usually a fun experience. After you’ve discussed potential treatments with your doctor and selected a medication that you can both agree on, you generally have to wait some amount of time for the prescription to be filled before you can pick it up and return home. And, to lengthen the […]

Medicare Part D, also known as a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), helps people with Medicare pay for their medication. These plans are purchased from private health insurance providers and come with a variety of benefits and premiums. But for some high-usage Medicare enrollees, they can also come with unexpected expenses, called the Medicare Part D […]

While many Americans once lacked insurance coverage to pay for mental health treatment, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped change that. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about ACA mental health coverage. Do ACA Plans Cover Mental Health? The Affordable Care Act covers mental health and substance abuse disorder services. One of […]

The Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate, a provision that required all Americans to have health insurance or pay a tax penalty, was repealed in December 2017. While the individual mandate is no longer in effect, you may still owe a fee, depending on your state of residence.1 When Did the Individual Mandate Repeal Take Effect?1 […]

If you’ve ever been admitted to an emergency room or accompanied a family member there, it’s probably not a fond memory. Medical emergencies are frightening, exhausting, and costly. While emergency room visits should be rare, a new study has found that too many people who are treated in an ER return for emergency care within […]