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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has honored Lindsi Swartz, Director of the Life, Accident and Health Insurance Bureau at the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), with the Governor’s Award for …
Pennsylvania Insurance Leader Honored for Mental Health and Autism Advocacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) has announced significant enhancements to its benefits plan for employees and their eligible dependents. These changes, effective August 1, 2024, …
PEBTF Enhances Employee Benefits with New Coverage Options Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent analysis by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the Actuary, projections were made concerning National Health Expenditures (NHE) and health …
Projected Health Expenditures to Rise Consistently Over the Next Decade, Outpacing GDP Growth Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — GeoBlue, a global health insurance provider, has received URAC accreditation for health utilization management. URAC, an independent organization, promotes healthcare quality by setting high standards …
GeoBlue Earns URAC Accreditation, Enhancing Healthcare Quality for International Members Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has emerged at the forefront of states advocating for the insurance coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) birth control. Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s appeal to health insurers to …
Pennsylvania Takes Lead in Making Over-the-Counter Birth Control Widely Accessible Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The former Chief Marketing Officer of BioTek reMEDys Inc., Carla Sparkler, has found herself at the epicenter of a nationwide scandal. The United States Attorney Jacqueline C. …
Kickbacks and Co-pays: Ex-BioTek Boss Faces Fed Health Care Program Ban Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, has reported a record-breaking enrollment of nearly 435,000 Pennsylvanians for 2024. This figure marks a striking 17% increase compared to the …
Record-Breaking Health Coverage Enrollment in Pennsylvania Surpasses Expectations Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — As federal changes to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) renewal requirements take effect, Pennsylvania officials are stepping up efforts to ensure continuous health coverage for …
Pennsylvania Officials Rally to Support Residents Amid Changes to Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, Pennie, has extended the deadline for enrollment in 2024 health coverage until January 19. This extension, announced by Pennie Executive Director Devon …
Health Coverage Enrollment Extension Offers Lifeline to Pennsylvanians Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a bid to promote diversity and equity, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has revised its regulations to allow insurers to ask applicants to voluntarily provide demographic data …
Pennsylvania Adopts New Measures to Promote Equity in Insurance Read More