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In UnitedHealthcare doctor cuts, some see larger trend

UnitedHealthcare sparked an intense backlash last fall when it notified more than 2,000 Connecticut doctors that they would be dropped from its Medicare Advantage network. Many people in health care...

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CT hospitals’ group recommends notifying patients on facility fees, costs

As state officials push for legislation, the Connecticut Hospital Association has recommended that its members provide patients with specific information about “facility fees” they could incur if they...

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Feds consider scaling back Medicaid estate recovery

For some adults, getting Medicaid coverage means that when they die, the state could claim some or all of their assets to repay the medical care they received. That’s left some people who qualify for...

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For some new Medicaid clients, delays getting care, prescriptions

People who are deemed eligible for Medicaid get a letter to use as proof of coverage until their insurance ID cards arrive, but some have found that pharmacies and doctors won’t accept it, leaving them...

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Latest Obamacare confusion: Exchange plan provider networks

The rollout of the federal health law in Connecticut has been smoother than in many parts of the country, but it hasn’t been without hiccups. The latest one: finding providers who take the new coverage.

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The Basics: CT’s effort to notify patients of added medical fees

The state House Wednesday passed a bill aimed at making sure patients know about "facility fees," extra charges they could face if they get outpatient care at medical offices owned by hospitals.

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Healthcare advocate wants hearing on Anthem rate request

State Healthcare Advocate Victoria Veltri has asked the Connecticut Insurance Department to hold a public hearing on Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s proposal to raise premiums for its...

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Patients will get notices about ‘facility fees’ starting in October

Starting in October, patients will receive advance notification if they will face extra charges for getting outpatient care at hospital-owned facilities, under a bill Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into...

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Obamacare glitch leading to canceled policies, some say

Republican leaders say constituents have had their policies canceled because of problems with the state's Obamacare exchange. Their claim isn't entirely accurate, but people involved in insurance...

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Do public hearings influence what health insurance costs?

A Fairfield County couple traveled to Hartford in June to urge regulators not to let their son's insurer raise its rates. A month later, the insurance department rejected the company's proposal. But...

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How to manage a high-deductible health plan

High-deductible health plans, which are increasingly common, don't just require people to pay more when they get care; they also leave people with more to understand, from figuring out how much care...

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With Obamacare’s future uncertain, CT exchange contemplates strategies

One person likened it to looking at a "foggy crystal ball." Another spoke of changing a tire on a car that’s still moving. But others cautioned against speculating and emphasized the fact that, so far,...

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The health care that happens outside the doctor’s office

A few years ago, Nadia Lugo went door-to-door in Hartford’s North End with a list of names and a mission: Find people who were going to the emergency room frequently. Figure out what was keeping them...

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Small community hospitals struggle to avoid a downward spiral

Many in health care say joining larger systems is key to small hospitals' survival. But some policymakers are wary of the trend, saying it can raise prices without necessarily improving quality. And...

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CT hospitals collect $1.2B in outpatient facility fees over three years

Connecticut hospitals and health networks have received an estimated $1.2 billion in outpatient facility fees from 2015 through 2017, according to data announced on Tuesday. These fees are collected...

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Advocates say state can’t slow down in pursuit of health care reform

The ink had barely dried on national health care reform in May 2010 when Connecticut lawmakers adopted a plan to expand coverage for the poor. But while Connecticut has been ahead of the national curve...

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High court affirms most of Affordable Care Act in 5-4 ruling

The Supreme Court upheld the linchpin of President Obama's health care reform this morning, ruling 5-4 that Congress can use its taxing power effectively to compel all Americans to buy health coverage...

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There’s never been a test like COVID-19. Will the state pass?

The COVID-19 pandemic is subjecting state governments everywhere to an unprecedented stress test.

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