GOP aims to end insurance mandate in Obamacare
A draft Republican bill replacing President Barack Obama's health insurance law would end its Medicaid expansion, scrap fines on people not buying insurance and eliminate taxes on the medical [...]
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus contracts with Virginia for Medicaid services
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus has contracted with Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services to provide statewide coverage to Medicaid beneficiaries with chronic and complex health [...]
Calif. single-payer bill would eliminate private health insurance
Legislation introduced in the California Senate last week would set the state on a path toward the possible creation of a single-payer health care system and the elimination of private insurance.
Pennsylvania officials decry repeal of Obamacare
Top Pennsylvania officials issued a statement regarding the implications of repealing the Affordable Care Act.
GOP fix for Obamacare could spike premiums for older Americans
A new premium spike for health insurance may be in store for those in their 50s and 60s as Republicans consider how to bring down costs for younger people.
Horizon BCBS to pay N.J. $1.1 million over stolen laptops
Horizon Healthcare Services Inc. agreed to pay New Jersey $1.1 million to settle allegations that the theft of laptops compromised the privacy of 690,000 policyholders.
New Jersey cop, sister, admit to stealing $190,000 in health benefits
A suspended Asbury Park Police Department officer and his sister admitted to committing insurance fraud of almost $190,000.
Benefits potentially at risk with GOP Obamacare overhaul
As Republicans look at ways to replace or repair the Affordable Care Act, many suggest shrinking the list of services insurers are required to offer would reduce costs and increase flexibility, [...]
Blackstone to acquire Aon’s benefit, HR platform for $4.8 billion
Private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone will acquire Aon plc’s technology-enabled benefits and human resources platform for up to $48 billion.
Empire BCBS launches new dental products in New York
Empire BlueCross BlueShield has added two new dental products for the New York large group market, particularly for labor and trust groups.