Mom Left Me Money: Do I Owe Uncle Sam For My Health Subsidy?
Not all income is equal when it comes to figuring out eligibility for federal tax credits that help lower-income consumers pay for their health insurance premiums.
Affordable Care Act
Many Flexible Health Plans Come With A Costly Trap
A growing number of marketplace plans leave consumers responsible for potentially unlimited out-of-network health care bills, despite expectations that there are caps in place.
What Happens If Kentucky Dismantles Its Health Insurance Exchange?
Supporters of Kentucky's insurance exchange have asked the governor-elect to reconsider a pledge he made to shutter it and shift people to the federally run HealthCare.gov.
Patients Want To Price-Shop For Care, But Online Tools Unreliable
Savvy patients want the best medical care for the best deal, and online calculators seem like a great way to compare the cost of common scans and procedures. But many are inaccurate.
End Of Medicare Bonuses Will Cut Pay To Primary Care Doctors
A 10 percent bump in pay under the Affordable Care Act will expire at year-end. The bonus was supposed to help balance the reimbursement discrepancies between primary care providers and specialists.
Many Health Co-Ops Fold, Others Survive Startup Struggles
Establishing a member-owned, nonprofit health co-op from scratch is tough; 12 of 23 that tried under Obamacare have closed after just one year. Sick patients poured in, and promised subsidies didn't.
UnitedHealth Group Says It May Quit Offering Coverage On Obamacare Exchanges
The company says it's losing money on the exchanges, which are an integral part of the Affordable Care Act.
Musicians Struggle To Buy Insurance In A City That Thrives On Music
The music industry generates $1.6 billion a year for Austin, Texas. But many musicians can't afford the basics, including health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians steps in to help.
House Calls For The Homebound Make A Comeback
"You can evaluate the person as a whole," says Dr. Roberta Miller, who has been a home care physician for more than 20 years. The traditional house call may be the future of medicine.
Confusion And High Costs Still Hamper Obamacare Enrollment
Will the third year be the charm for coaxing the uninsured to sign up for health coverage? Federal officials are targeting Newark, N.J., and four other cities during open enrollment.