In a recent study, unemployed individuals were less likely to have health insurance and be up to date on getting recommended cancer screening tests. Analyses […]
Bye-Bye to Health Insurance ‘Birthday Rule’? Kansas Lawmaker Floats Fix
When Kayla Kjelshus gave birth to her first child, the infant spent seven days in the neonatal intensive care unit, known as the NICU. This […]
Pandemic spurs technology growth in insurance industry
Insurers increased their use of catastrophe models, drones and mobile apps during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they anticipate growth in such technology to continue once […]
Without insurance, dental care can take a bite out of fixed incomes
If you’re over sixty-five, chances are better than two-to-one you don’t have dental insurance. According to a report released in May by the Centers for […]
Under the Radar: visit with people who have no health insurance
Eberhard Jeschull leads a life made of glass, and it was a Tuesday in the year 2012, in which it threatened to break. Shortly before, […]
Understanding Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Health Insurance Plans
For a primer on health insurance terms, check out our recent blog post on premiums, deductibles, copayments, and co-insurance here. Before we dive […]
Switching to High-Deductible Insurance Delays Diabetes Care
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21, 2018 — For patients with diabetes, those switching from low-deductible to high-deductible insurance have increased delays in seeking care and diagnostic testing […]