Tag: health_insurance

• Virginia Medicaid Enrollees Urged to Review Plans as Federal Work Requirement Looms

  17 Oct 2026 12:01 p.m. · Source: Cardinal Care

  Cardinal Care's October newsletter flags a federal work requirement, an October 31 plan-selection deadline for western Virginia and Charlottesville members, and primary care and mammogram reminders.

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• Medicare Open Enrollment Open Through December 7

  15 Oct 2026 2:57 p.m.

  Beneficiaries are urged to compare plans, confirm their drugs are covered and check star ratings, since plans can change from year to year.

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• Census Bureau Changes Health Insurance Question in 2025 American Community Survey

  15 Oct 2026 5:04 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  The U.S. Census Bureau revised the ACS health insurance question in 2025 after a 2022 content test and stakeholder feedback, aiming to improve coverage measures and cut erroneous reporting.

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• Virginia Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Face New Federal Work Requirement Starting January 2027

  14 Oct 2026 3:17 p.m. · Source: Cardinal Care

  Virginia Medicaid Expansion adults must work, volunteer or study 80 hours a month, or qualify for an exemption, under a new federal law taking effect in January 2027.

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• Medicare Warns Seniors to Watch for Fraud During Open Enrollment

  7 Oct 2026 2:23 p.m.

  Medicare urges beneficiaries to hang up on unwanted calls and ignore uninvited emails or texts, warning that scammers pose as Medicare or insurance company representatives during Open Enrollment.

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• Sherrill Launches State Health Benefits Reform Working Group

  1 Oct 2026 1:15 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill launches a working group with unions, healthcare groups and employers to make the State Health Benefits Program more affordable and sustainable.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEconomyLegal Mikie SherrillState Health Benefits ProgramNew JerseyKellie Doucettehealth insurancelabor unionspublic employeesOffice of New Jersey Governor

• Lamont Announces New Connecticut Tax Credit to Help Small Businesses Offer Health Insurance

  23 Sep 2026 10:47 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

  Connecticut small businesses with 50 or fewer employees can claim up to $1,000 per employee per year for offering an ICHRA through Access Health CT's BusinessPlus platform.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Ned LamontConnecticutHealth InsuranceSmall BusinessTax CreditAccess Health CTICHRAConnecticut Governors Office

• U.S. Median Household Income Hits Record $87,460 as Hispanic Poverty Falls to Historic Low

  15 Sep 2026 4:32 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  Census Bureau data show real median household income rose 2.6% to a record $87,460 in 2025, while Hispanic poverty hit a historic low and Medicaid coverage declined for a second year.

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• Census Bureau to Announce 2025 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Data

  8 Sep 2026 3:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  The U.S. Census Bureau will release its 2025 national statistics on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage on September 8. These reports, based on the CPS ASEC, will detail economic trends and well-being for households and individuals.

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• Census Bureau Prepares for Major Data Releases on Income, Poverty, and Business Trends

  8 Sep 2026 3:14 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  Census Bureau to release 2025 income, poverty, and health insurance data on Sept. 15. New reports also cover foreign-born population, business trends, and global aging, offering key economic and demographic insights.

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• U.S. Census Bureau to Announce 2025 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Data

  2 Sep 2026 10:34 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  The U.S. Census Bureau will release 2025 national statistics on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage on September 2, 2026. These reports, derived from the CPS ASEC, will detail economic trends and well-being across the nation.

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• Media Monitor: Direct-to-Consumer Medical Tests, Rising Health Insurance Costs, and AI in Healthcare

  23 Aug 2026 9:03 a.m. · Source: TIME Health

  TIME Health, CBS News, Axios, and The Guardian are reporting on the growth of direct-to-consumer medical testing, the rising cost of health insurance, challenges with AI receptionists, and navigating grief.

  HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Medical TestingHealth InsuranceGriefHealthcare CostsPatient ExperienceTIME Health

• U.S. Census Bureau to Release Key Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Data

  17 Aug 2026 1:22 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  The U.S. Census Bureau will release 2025 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage statistics on September 15. The bureau also announced upcoming webinars and economic indicator releases, alongside recent findings on AI use in the workplace.

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• Media Monitor: FDA Approves Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine; Health Costs to Rise

  6 Aug 2026 4:59 p.m. · Source: TIME Health

  TIME Health reports on the FDA's approval of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, projected health insurance premium increases, and challenges to Medicaid for the homeless.

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• US Counties See Rise in Uninsured Rates, Census Bureau Reports

  6 Aug 2026 10:52 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  New Census Bureau data reveals health insurance rates for those under 65 increased in 427 U.S. counties between 2023 and 2024, while decreasing in only 65. The report also notes a decline in counties with low uninsured rates.

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• Census Bureau Sets Release for 2025 Income, Poverty, Health Data; ACS Estimates Delayed

  4 Aug 2026 1:34 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  The U.S. Census Bureau will release 2025 income, poverty, and health insurance data on September 15. The 2025 American Community Survey estimates are delayed as the Bureau seeks solutions compliant with a new Department of Commerce disclosure avoidance order.

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• Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Cyclospora Outbreak, Protein Intake, and Pet Health

  3 Aug 2026 4:08 p.m. · Source: TIME Health

  TIME Health is reporting on a Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, new insights into protein intake and longevity, and how mosquitoes transmit heartworm to dogs, among other health news.

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• Census Bureau Announces New Data Releases and Upcoming Reports

  3 Aug 2026 10:19 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  The U.S. Census Bureau is releasing new health insurance data on August 6 and reminded residents to respond to the 2026 Census Test by August 31. It also recently published business trends data and has several economic indicators due.

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• Media Monitor: Newsweek Examines American Dream's New Address, Arizona Primary Outcomes, and Iran War Casualties

  22 Jul 2026 6:09 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek is reporting on its new American Dream Index, the results of Arizona's primaries, President Trump's comments on Iran war deaths, and the impact of health insurance on job mobility.

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• Governor DeWine Enacts Health Insurer Recoupment Bill

  8 Jul 2026 4:32 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 162 into law, regulating the timeframe for health insurer recoupment from health care providers. Sponsored by Senator Louis W. Blessing III, this new legislation impacts healthcare operations across Ohio.

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• Virginia Faces Legal Battles Over Gun Laws, Budget Boosts Health Coverage, and Data Center Debate Intensifies

  7 Jul 2026 7:24 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

  A three-judge panel rejects consolidating gun law challenges, while Virginia's new budget allocates $150 million for health insurance. The state also joins a push against new ICE policies, and data center expansion sparks local debate.

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• Media Monitor: Medicare to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs

  29 Jun 2026 11:54 a.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post reports Medicare will begin covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, with patients paying a $50 co-payment under a Trump administration pilot program.

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• Media Monitor: NPR reports on gut health, GLP-1 drug insurance, and explosive power training

  28 Jun 2026 11:04 a.m. · Source: NPR Health

  NPR Health is reporting on the latest in gut microbiome research, challenges with health insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs, and the benefits of explosive power training for agility and injury prevention.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Health Reports on Gut Microbiome, GLP-1 Drug Coverage, and Explosive Power Training

  28 Jun 2026 11:03 a.m. · Source: NPR Health

  NPR Health reports on the complexities of gut microbiome health, challenges with GLP-1 drug insurance coverage, and the benefits of explosive power training for agility and injury prevention.

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• Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Vance's Fraud Claims in Maine, Florida's KidCare Policy

  15 May 2026 8:35 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Ellen Hine

  PolitiFact is reporting on Vice President JD Vance's claims of widespread fraud in Maine and fact-checking U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor's statement about Florida's unique KidCare policy.

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• Media Monitor: CBC News on Algoma Steel Layoffs, 'Trumpcare,' RSV Treatments

  3 Dec 2025 6:58 a.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

  CBC News reports Algoma Steel layoffs despite government funding, Trump's health plan amid ACA concerns, and advancements in RSV prevention for newborns.

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• Media Monitor: Washington Post reports government shutdown impacts SNAP, Head Start

  31 Oct 2025 6:19 a.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post reports that the government shutdown is beginning to impact millions of Americans as funds for SNAP and Head Start are running out.

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• Kentucky Officials Warn of Rising Health Insurance Costs

  28 Oct 2025 4:34 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

  Gov. Beshear and Rep. McGarvey urge Congress to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, warning of steep premium increases for Kentuckians.

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• Kennedy and Oz to Announce Health Insurance Reform

  23 Jun 2025 10:07 a.m. · Source: Department of Health and Human Services

  Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz to host a press conference on Monday, June 23, to discuss a breakthrough in health insurance that will improve access to care for millions of Americans.

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