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ACA Insurance Premiums Set to Spike in Some States
Fears of health insurance premium hikes during the third year of the Affordable Care Act may not be unfounded. In Tennessee, the state's insurance commissioner just approved BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's 36.3% increase.
Fears of health insurance premium hikes during the third year of the Affordable Care Act may not be unfounded. In Tennessee, the state’s insurance commissioner just approved BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's 36.3% increase.
According to the Wall Street Journal, several regulators around the country agree with her. Many have already approved big premium increases sought by the largest health plans in their states. Not all states have made their rate decisions yet and some—such as California, which announced increases of just 4%—have approved only modest increases. However, some of the states with lower average premium increases already had high rates to begin with. Tennessee had some of the lowest premiums in the country initially.
In Oregon, Moda Health Plan received approval to increase rates by 25.6%; Health Cooperative in Kentucky was approved to increase rates by 25.1%; and Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service has been approved to increase rates by 23%, on average.
Read the full article from Wall Street Journal: http://on.wsj.com/1EXJwdV
New Research Links Gender, Racial Microaggressions to Higher Postpartum Blood Pressure
January 9th 2025Acts of discrimination, including subtle microaggressions, during pregnancy and childbirth contribute to higher maternal mortality rates, especially among Black women, and are linked to increased postpartum blood pressure, highlighting the need for improved health care interventions and racial equity in maternity care.
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Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity: Pharmacy Support for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
December 19th 2024Rachael Drake, pharmacy technician coordinator, University of Kansas Health System, explains how her team collaborates with insurance companies and providers to support treatment access for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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