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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has unveiled the 2025 health insurance rates under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), projecting substantial savings for residents. Through its rigorous rate …
Pennsylvania Announces 2025 ACA Health Insurance Rates, Offering Significant Savings Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has secured a significant federal grant of $635,352 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This funding is aimed at …
Federal Grant Empowers Pennsylvania to Enhance Women’s Health Access Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Insurance recently levied penalties totaling $363,570 against Highmark after a lengthy investigation into improper reimbursement practices involving volunteer ambulance services. This action follows …
Highmark Hit with Major Penalties: What Went Wrong with Delaware Ambulance Claims? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is highlighting an important benefit for pregnant and postpartum women: free access to breastfeeding support and supplies under the Affordable Care Act …
Free Breastfeeding Support Available for Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Shamrock Medicine is taking significant strides to improve access to mental healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area by expanding its acceptance of major insurance plans. Now welcoming coverage …
Shamrock Medicine Expands Insurance Acceptance to Enhance Mental Healthcare Access Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has made public the requested rate changes for 2025 by insurance companies operating in the state’s individual and small group markets. This …
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Announces 2025 Health Insurance Rate Changes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14), along with U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), are spearheading efforts in Congress to lower the costs associated with …
Lawmakers Push to Reduce Mental Health Care Costs for TRICARE Users Read More
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