Health Insurance
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investopedia.comCigna Group to Exit Affordable Care Act Marketplaces After 2026
Cigna Group announced it will stop offering health plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplaces at the end of 2026. The decision follows a similar withdrawal by CVS Health's Aetna unit last year. Executives cited a focus on other business lines amid shrinking enrollment in the A…
FortuneJohn Hancock CEO Unveils Longevity Preparedness Index at Annual Symposium
John Hancock CEO Brooks Tingle introduced a new Longevity Preparedness Index at the company's third annual symposium, highlighting strategies for extended lifespans. The index, developed with MIT AgeLab, assesses readiness across eight domains amid rising U.S. median age and agin…
medpagetoday.comArchelle Georgiou Previously Reduced Prior Authorizations at Major Health Insurer
Archelle Georgiou, who has experience addressing prior authorization practices, helped reduce them years ago at a large health insurance company. The company is now the largest in the United States. This background informs her understanding of public frustrations with the process…
Illustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)Mark Cuban Proposes Monthly Deposit Healthcare Model, Calls Insurers 'Non-Insurers'
Billionaire Mark Cuban criticized health insurers on X, describing them as holding companies exploiting oversight gaps. He proposed a healthcare model using monthly deposits similar to ACA silver plan premiums, with funds allocated to stop-loss coverage, primary care and savings…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)50 Health Insurers Commit to Standardizing Prior Authorization for Key Services
Major health insurance companies, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna, committed to standardizing electronic prior authorization requests for services like orthopedic surgeries and imaging. The move spans commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Sheer Health Company Assists Patients with Insurance Claim Denials
A company named Sheer Health helps patients navigate denials of health insurance claims. Seventy-three percent of Americans view delays and denials in medical treatment by insurers as a major problem. The service reviews policies and appeals decisions on behalf of clients for a f…
NewsweekOptions for Obtaining Uncovered Prescription Medications Under Health Insurance
Health insurance plans may not cover certain prescription medications, leaving individuals responsible for full costs. Options include discussing alternatives with health care professionals, requesting exceptions from insurers, and applying for assistance programs. These steps ca…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Changes in Health Coverage Expose Stable Patients to Renewed Risks
Patients with chronic conditions who have maintained stability for years face renewed health risks due to alterations in their insurance coverage. According to STAT News, these changes occur independently of disease progression. The situation highlights vulnerabilities in the hea…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)US Health Insurers Simplify Prior Authorization for Certain Medical Treatments
Major US health insurers have implemented changes to streamline the prior authorization process for specific treatments, according to industry groups. These adjustments aim to reduce administrative burdens on physicians. The changes follow federal recommendations issued earlier t…