Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-10-25/consumer/pa-open-enrollment-for-health-insurance-begins-nov-1/a81175-1 October 25, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians will be shopping for new health insurance plans for next year when open enrollment begins on Nov. … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Discrimination should never happen—and definitely not in health care. Now, we have a chance to combat discrimination. How? The Biden-Harris administration is currently accepting public comments on a proposed rule to reinstate the Affordable Care Act’s … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): We wanted to be sure you heard the news: For the first time in 10 years, Medicare premiums are going down for seniors. That’s right: Every person who receives Medicare will pay less next year … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/08/31/pandemic-profit-driven-healthcare-system-blamed-historic-decline-us-life-expectancy On average, Americans are expected to live nearly three fewer years than they were in 2019. JULIA CONLEY August 31, 2022 In what experts said is an indictment of the U.S. healthcare system and persistent economic and racial … Continued
International Overdose Awareness Day happened this week. If you or someone you know has been touched by the overdose crisis, we see you, and we want you to know that you are not alone. We all want to live long, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/08/23/wyden-launches-probe-deceptive-marketing-medicare-advantage-plans “Unfortunately, false or misleading advertisements and fraudulent sales practices are not new issues for Medicare beneficiaries,” said the chair of the Senate Finance Committee. KENNY STANCIL August 23, 2022 Sen. Ron Wyden on Tuesday launched an inquiry into … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Lawmakers in Harrisburg have the power to do something about out-of-control prescription drug prices. Send a note to your Senator in Harrisburg at https://pahealth.salsalabs.org/fairrxpaaction/index.html asking them to take action on Rx drug costs by supporting … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): This week President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law delivering real change on health care, climate, and tax policy and it’s all thanks to YOU! We also want to thank the lawmakers … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Whether it’s charging your deductible to your credit card, having a hospital bill sent to collections, or racking up debt to pay for medications, millions of Americans have medical debt, even if they … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/08/12/game-changer-and-reason-hope-house-passes-inflation-reduction-act “We’ve got more to do,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on the House floor. “But today, let’s celebrate this massive investment for the people.” JAKE JOHNSON August 12, 2022 Without the support of a single Republican, Democrats in the … Continued