Healthiest Communities Health News PrEP Barriers Remain in Georgia A new rule requires insurers to improve coverage of PrEP, which can prevent HIV, but Georgians face challenges getting the drug. HealthbeatandKFF Health NewsFeb. 6, 2025
The out-of-pocket (OOP) limits for Medigap Plans K & L in 2025 are $7,220 and $3,610, respectively. These adjustments are determined based on the projected United States Per Capita Costs (USPCC) of the Medicare program, as calculated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS...
One of the main sources of coverage for nursing home patients, Medicaid pays for more than half of all long-term care expenses in the U.S., according to KFF, a nonprofit that reports on health policy. Each state manages its program and sets its own eligibility requirements, so you'll ne...
Medicare does not cover hearing aids, but Medicaid may be able to help seniors in certain states. Currently, 28 states offer some type of coverage for those over age 21: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,...
Little Otter is currently in-network with Kaiser Permanente. If you want coverage from Kaiser, you’ll first need to get pre-authorization through an assessment at Kaiser Mental Health Services. If you have coverage through a different insurance provider (except Medicaid), Little Otter will provide...
(Utah only), Florida Blue, Meritain; accepts Medicare and Medicaid in some states; accepts HSA/FSA payments Subscription Required: Yes Out-of-Pocket Costs: Varies by insurance; medication-only plan is $95 per month plus your pharmacy co-pay; therapy-only plan is $299 per month, which ...
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Kansas recently had a big change to its health care offerings. The state decided to bypass the Affordable Care Act, allowing insurers to offer health plans that don't cover pre-existing conditions.In January, Gov. Laura Kelly and Sen. Jim Denning came to an agreement to expand Medicaidto lo...
There was a haphazardly announced (and probably illegal) federal funding freeze that at least temporarily (until parts were rescinded or blocked by a judge) affected such things as Medicaid, funding for doctors and nurses at Veteran’s Administration (VA) hospitals hired to start in February (so...
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