The ancient Maya city was named “Valeriana” after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said. ...
Month: October 2024
Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open EnrollmentTen Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment
This blog post details ten things to know about the 2025 open enrollment period. ...
Health Insurance Marketplace CalculatorHealth Insurance Marketplace Calculator
The Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator, updated with 2025 premium data, provides estimates of health insurance premiums and subsidies for people ...
A woman is fatally shot in her bathroom. Who pulled the trigger?A woman is fatally shot in her bathroom. Who pulled the trigger?
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. ...
Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance SubsidiesExplaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies
This brief provides an overview of the financial assistance provided under the ACA for people purchasing coverage on their own ...
Copay Adjustment Programs: What Are They and What Do They Mean for Consumers?Copay Adjustment Programs: What Are They and What Do They Mean for Consumers?
Drug makers sometimes offer copay coupons to lower consumers’ out-of-pocket costs for their brand-name prescriptions, though how private health plans ...
Dependent Coverage for Young Adults in Employer-Sponsored Health PlansDependent Coverage for Young Adults in Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Young adults, particularly those ages 18-25, are more likely to be covered as dependents than adults overall (72% vs. 32%). ...
Gaps in Awareness of Insurance Requirements to Cover Preventive Services Among WomenGaps in Awareness of Insurance Requirements to Cover Preventive Services Among Women
KFF’s 2024 Women’s Health Survey finds that women aren’t fully aware that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires insurance plans ...
Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 7% to Average $25,572 in 2024, Benchmark Survey Finds, After Also Rising 7% Last YearAnnual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 7% to Average $25,572 in 2024, Benchmark Survey Finds, After Also Rising 7% Last Year
Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 7% this year to reach an average of $25,572 annually, KFF’s 2024 benchmark ...
2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing ...