Health Insurance
The House Education and Workforce Committee May 21 unanimously passed the Transparency in Billing Act (H.R. 8684). The bill would require off-campus hospital outpatient departments to obtain a separate unique health identifier and include it on all claims for services billed to commercial group…
A KFF analysis published May 19 examined early indicators of how the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits has impacted effectuated enrollment levels, plan selections and out-of-pocket costs for Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees in 2026.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) May 15 released its 2027 final standards for the health insurance marketplaces, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees. Notably, the final rule allows for the certification of nonnetwork health plans as qualified health…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 15 released its 2027 final standards for the health insurance marketplaces, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees.
A blog by Noah Isserman, AHA director of health insurance and coverage policy, explains why Anthem’s nonparticipating provider policy limits patients’ access to care and overreaches its enforcement. The blog also raises questions about Anthem’s motivation behind the policy and whether it is a…
Patients are best served when insurers act as transparent and reasonable partners.
The AHA shared a statement with the media in response to a report released May 7 by Families USA.
Health Plan Accountability Update - April 2026.
Americans across 43 states enrolled in health plans from the nation’s four largest commercial health insurers face potential disparities in finding in-network coverage for mental health care and substance use disorder treatment relative to physical health care, according to the Mental Health Parity…
Average out-of-pocket premiums for Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees increased $65 per month in 2026 compared to 2025, going from $113 to $178, according to a report released March 27 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The figures represent costs after accounting…