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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Maryland officials highlight new health insurance subsidy
A new Maryland subsidy will make health insurance more affordable for young adults ages 18 to 34.
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.