September 27, 2022 At a Glance: 2023 Pennie Health Insurance Rates The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today announced the final rates for coverage on the state’s health insurance marketplace, Pennie, for 2023.
September 20, 2022 Prior Authorization Bill Clears State House Committee Legislation to reform prior authorization and improve access to care passed the state House Insurance committee today.
September 14, 2022 House Passes Prior Authorization Reform for Medicare Advantage Plans The U.S. House today passed legislation to streamline the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and remove administrative barriers that delay care for older adults.
August 26, 2022 How the U.S. Uninsured Rate Reached a Record Low The nation’s uninsured rate reached a record low during 2022, according to new report from the federal government.
August 11, 2022 Coming Soon: Deadline for Medicaid Physical Health Managed Care Plans The enrollment deadline for Medicaid recipients to select a new physical health managed care plan is coming soon.
August 03, 2022 How Pa.’s Health Coverage Options Could Change for 2023 Some Pennsylvania counties could see more competition and choices for coverage on the state’s health insurance marketplace during 2023, state officials announced.
July 18, 2022 HAP Urges Congress to Extend ACA Subsidies HAP and a coalition of state health care organizations today urged Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation to preserve the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) premium tax credits that have helped thousands of Pennsylvanians sign up for health insurance.
June 30, 2022 HAP Statement on Senate’s Passage of Legislation to Streamline Prior Authorization The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) thanks the state Senate for its passage today of Senate Bill 225, which reforms the processes for prior authorization and “step-therapy protocol.”
May 31, 2022 CMS Could Lower Medicare Part B Premiums for 2023 Medicare Part B beneficiaries could see lower premiums during 2023 due to lower-than-expected costs for Biogen’s Alzheimer medication, Aduhelm, HHS recently announced.
January 10, 2022 Time is Running Out for Pennie Health Insurance As the deadline approaches, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community are urging the public to evaluate their options available through the state health insurance marketplace. Consumers have until January 15 to select a plan on Pennie that begins February 1.