Access Denied : declared in Clock Ticks Down for Health Insurance Changes in New Mexico

New Mexico insurance companies have been left to guess whether the federal government will continue subsidies for out-of-pocket expenses like copayments. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's subsidized health insurance exchange is confronting an uncertain future as the state begins accepting 2018 rate requests from insurance providers. New Mexico Health Connections CEO Martin Hickey says it is unclear whether the Donald Trump administration will require that taxpayers maintain health coverage or pay a penalty. The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance on Thursday opened a 10-day period for insurance companies to revise their rates for 2018 or bow out of New Mexico's state-run exchange. In many regions of the country, people shopping for insurance under Affordable Care Act could see higher prices and fewer choices next year.

Health Insurance Cost Concerns in Crawford County

Crawford County uses a self-insured health plan, meaning it handles employee insurance premiums, and works with Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide health insurance. Crawford County has a looming budget problem, and it's one tied to employee health insurance. Transferring money to shore up health insurance costs is a temporary solution for Crawford County, and one that won't last. Mainly the county general fund," said Crawford County Counselor Jim Emerson. But they want to discuss the situation in detail with a representative from Kansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.


Zacks Industry RankWithin the Zacks Industry classification, health insurers are broadly grouped in the medical sector (one of the 16 Zacks sectors). We put our industries into two groups: the top half (industries with the best average Zacks Rank) and the bottom half (the industries with the worst average Zacks Rank). The company offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services, health care coverage, and health and well-being services to individuals aged 50 and older. WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) provides managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs. Humana Inc. (HUM) is a health services company that facilitates the delivery of health care services through networks of providers to its medical members.


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