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Alicia Celaya, David Cardenas and their son Adrian, 3, are shown in their home in Phoenix on April 27, 2023. Celaya and her family will lose their Medicaid coverage later this year, a result of a year-long nationwide review of the 84 million Medicaid enrollees that will require states to remove people whose incomes are now too high for the program. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Apr 28, 2023

Error, confusion plague review kicking millions off Medicaid

Some Medicaid recipients tell The Associated Press errors and confusion are leading to them being kicked off the federally and state-funded health coverage program.

The healthcare.gov website is seen on Nov. 1, 2022, in Washington. The Biden administration says it’s seeing a big uptick in the number of new customers buying private health insurance for 2023 from the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. (AP Photo, File)
Mar 30, 2023

Judge rules against Affordable Care Act, undercutting preventive care

A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law.

Mar 7, 2023

CareFirst joins with Aledade to reduce health care costs

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Aledade Inc., a Bethesda-based public benefit corporation, announced the formation of a strategic alliance.

Feb 13, 2023

Marylanders can sign up for health insurance on tax returns

Maryland officials and advocates are highlighting a state program that enables residents to begin signing up for health insurance by checking a box on their state tax return.

Jan 12, 2023

Maryland Health Connection’s open enrollment period ends Sunday

Marylanders have until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to enroll in a health or dental plan for 2023 through Maryland Health Connection.

The healthcare.gov website is seen on Nov. 1, 2022, in Washington. The Biden administration says it’s seeing a big uptick in the number of new customers buying private health insurance for 2023 from the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. (AP Photo, File)
Nov 22, 2022

Boost in people seeking HealthCare.gov coverage, HHS says

The Biden administration is seeing a big uptick in the number of new customers buying private health insurance for 2023 from the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace.

Oct 26, 2022

Johns Hopkins Medicine, CareFirst reach new contract agreement, reversing planned split

Johns Hopkins Medicine and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced an agreement on a new multiyear contract.

Aug 9, 2022

Judge: Catholic Relief Services liable for gender bias, denial of same-sex benefits

Catholic Relief Services violated federal laws against sex discrimination in employment and pay when the Baltimore-based agency withdrew health insurance coverage from a gay employee’s same-sex spouse, a federal judge ruled last week. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake rejected CRS’ argument that the laws did not apply to its operations because of statutory exemptions […]

The Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington houses the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Wikimedia Commons /Missvain / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Aug 3, 2022

Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low

The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low this year.

Jan 11, 2022

Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday

Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans.

Oct 29, 2021

Maryland officials highlight new health insurance subsidy

A new Maryland subsidy will make health insurance more affordable for young adults ages 18 to 34.

Aug 31, 2021

CareFirst, Highmark introduce new insurance option for union workers

CareFirst of Maryland and Highmark announced Union Blue, a new collaboration and health insurance offering designed specifically for labor unions and members.

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