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OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE: Frequent travelers need global coverage; for treatment in the US or Canada, be prepared to pay a higher premium – Insurance News

November 5, 2023 by David Jones

Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but may have limits. Health insurance … Read more

Private maternal insurance coverage associated with lower infant mortality compared to Medicaid

October 31, 2023 by David Jones

Private insurance coverage was associated with a lower infant mortality rate (IMR) and lower risk of adverse outcomes compared with public Medicaid insurance in a recent study of more than 13 million infants. The results, published in Open JAMA Networksuggest that opportunities exist to improve access to care, quality, and outcomes of Medicaid-insured pregnancies.1 Health … Read more

Direct Primary Care Coverage Comes to OKC Insurance Marketplace

October 29, 2023 by David Jones

Dr. Kyle Rickner and nurse Emily Stroup are pictured at Primary Health Partners' Edmond clinic

As thousands of Oklahomans have been locked out of SoonerCare, the state’s Medicaid program, many are turning to the federal insurance market for a new plan. But in Oklahoma City, many have turned to direct primary care programs, which connect them directly to providers through monthly subscriptions, forgoing insurance companies altogether. This works for many … Read more

AIB to provide health insurance coverage to its staff

October 26, 2023 by David Jones

AIB has announced that it will offer health benefits to all its employees in Ireland and Northern Ireland, becoming the first bank to do so. The bank also announced plans to introduce a measured variable remuneration system, subject to the achievement of a number of performance targets across the business. Variable compensation includes bonuses, shares … Read more

Crestwood School Board renews its health insurance coverage | Time leader

October 20, 2023 by David Jones

WRIGHT TWP. — The Crestwood school board found itself revisiting a nearly quarter-century-old issue when a vote in favor of health insurance took place at Thursday’s regular monthly meeting. The agenda called for renewing coverage for teachers and administrators with Imagine 360 for the 2024 calendar year. But teachers union President Janice Ciavarella insisted the … Read more

Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

October 17, 2023 by David Jones

The Washington State Hospital Association filed suit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care , saying such a policy would make medical care harder to access and more expensive for Washington residents. This requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone, anywhere. … Read more