The monthly cost for policies sold on the state-run exchange came in lower than the 30 percent rate increases some had anticipated, though some consumers will still experience sharply higher premiums. Blue Shield of California estimated that current customers would see rate increases of about 13 percent.
(Daily Report) May 24
In addition, the legislative debate continues in Texas while in Florida there's speculation about what's to become of the state's uninsured population now that the legislature didn't take action.
(Daily Report) May 24
This week's studies come from JAMA Internal Medicine, the New England Journal of Medicine, the Annals of Family Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation, the Health Care Cost Institute and various news outlets.
(Daily Report) May 24
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 24
A selection of health policy stories from Louisiana, Oregon, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, California, and New York.
(Daily Report) May 24
The key question that seems to have stalled progress for House lawmakers is how to handle immigrants who do not have health insurance.
(Daily Report) May 24
On Thursday, the state cleared 13 health plans to offer insurance in its Obamacare online marketplace - at prices that are lower than expected
(Daily Report) May 24
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including details on California's new health insurance exchange rates, whether consumers will experience "rate shock" and what these numbers say about the health law's implementation.
(Daily Report) May 24
On Thursday, the state cleared 13 health plans to offer insurance in its Obamacare online marketplace - at prices that are lower than expected.
(Story) May 24
A selection of health policy stories from California, Connecticut, American Samoa, Georgia, Oregon and West Virginia.
(Daily Report) May 23