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400,000 Texans are protected due to SWHP's acquisition of FirstCare Health Plans. — On October 23, 2018, Baylor Scott and White’s Scott and White Health Plan (SWHP) announced their acquisition of FirstCare Health Plans. The two merged shortly after, on January 1, 2019, with hopes of helping Texans receive better quality care from a wider network of providers. The two organizations are currently […]

What SWHP’s Acquisition of FirstCare Means for Texans

October 2, 2020 in Health tagged aca / insurance industry changes / insurance news by Macee Hall

It is important that consumers regularly review their health insurance policies. — You’re working hard to provide stability for your family, when, out of nowhere, a medical emergency strikes. Choosing the right health insurance policy can protect you and your family in imperative moments like these, but the right plan now may not be the right plan down the line. It is […]

Should I Review My Health Insurance Policy?

September 18, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged aca / insurance and finances / understanding aca/obamacare by Macee Hall

lost health coverage — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and many of them remain out of work. Due to this, many of those people lost their health coverage entirely or temporarily lost their health coverage during the pandemic. Steps To Take If You’ve Lost Coverage If […]

Lost Health Coverage During The Pandemic

September 16, 2020 in Health tagged aca / COBRA / covid-19 by Joe Manichia

On November 10, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether the ACA remains constitutional or not. — On November 10, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding whether the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains constitutional or not following the removal of the individual mandate in 2017. The hearing will take place just one week after the 2020 presidential election. Cause for a Lawsuit In […]

SCOTUS Will Vote if the ACA Remains Constitutional in November

September 15, 2020 in Health tagged aca / American History / health industry changes / healthcare news / insurance and government by Macee Hall

A doctor looks over a patient's list of pre-existing health conditions. — In an August 7 news conference held at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club, President Trump revealed that he is actively pursuing an executive order that will require all insurance companies to cover patients with pre-existing health conditions. Under the Affordable Care Act, it is currently illegal for insurance companies […]

Pre-Existing Health Conditions Prompt New Trump Mandate

August 18, 2020 in Health tagged aca / insurance and government / insurance news / pre-existing conditions by Macee Hall

Short Term health insurance vs aca health insurance — Whether you are looking into purchasing health insurance for the first time or switching policies, navigating the landscape with all the changes in the last 10 years can be confusing. Two options you may have come across are short-term health insurance and ACA health insurance options, but what are the […]

Short-Term Health Insurance Vs ACA Health Insurance

August 15, 2020 in Health tagged aca / health insurance basics / short term medical plans by Joe Manichia

10 Essential Benefits — 10 Essential Health Benefits Every Plan Must Cover The Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA or Obamacare, mandated that every health insurance plan must cover broad “essential” categories of services. For example, doctors’ appointments, prescription drug coverage, mental health services, and more. These general healthcare services are known as […]

10 Essential Health Benefits Every Plan Must Cover

July 24, 2020 in Health tagged aca / family health / group plans / insurance news by Jenny McCann

14 million eligible for Medicaid — 14 million workers hit by the COVID-19 virus are eligible for subsidized healthcare from the marketplace or Medicaid, regardless of if they are planning to accept unemployment compensation. This is according to a report released by the Urban Institute, whose findings help us identify those in vulnerable job industries such as […]

14 million eligible for Medicaid or Marketplace insurance During COVID

May 11, 2020 in Health tagged aca / CHIP / covid-19 / medicaid / SEP by Jadon Sennet

Reopening Healthcare.gov Rejected After considering reopening the Healthcare.gov markets for several weeks, Fox News reports the Trump administration has rejected reopening Healthcare.gov amid coronavirus outbreak. Reopening the Obamacare marketplace would have enabled millions of workers – and people who chose not to buy during the enrollment period – to purchase […]

Reopening Healthcare.gov Rejected

April 13, 2020 in Health tagged aca / covid-19 / insurance and government / SEP by Jenny McCann

Health insurance is expensive and going without coverage can be very tempting for people who rarely get sick. Premiums and out-of-pocket expenses can easily rack up. With all this money going out of your bank account, it does not seem like a good idea to have any coverage. Aside from […]

Who Needs Health Insurance?

February 13, 2020 in Health tagged aca / health insurance basics / understanding aca/obamacare by Noah Thomas