One in five households in the United States have only a tenuous relationship with a traditional bank, and many of these people are also uninsured. It's still an open question how the unbanked will buy insurance on the exchanges.
(Story) May 20
Some of the state's features that advocates say helped consumers make their insurance-purchasing decisions were not included in the the federal health law.
(Daily Report) May 20
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 20
A selection of health policy stories from Oklahoma, Texas, California and Massachusetts.
(Daily Report) May 20
States will have the option to use data from food stamps, other programs, to enroll adults in Medicaid. Officials say the changes are geared to states that are expanding the program next year, but they may also be adopted by others.
(Daily Report) May 20
An increasing number of consumers have these plans with lower premiums, but they must cover the first $1,000, $5,000 or even $10,000 of care before insurance kicks in, providing an incentive to haggle with doctors and hospitals.
(Daily Report) May 20
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the policy and political issues currently surrounding the health law's implementation.
(Daily Report) May 20
An increasing number of consumers have these plans with lower premiums, but they must cover the first $1,000, $5,000 or even $10,000 of care before insurance kicks in, providing an incentive to haggle with doctors and hospitals.
(Story) May 20
States will have the option to use data from food stamps, other programs, to enroll adults in Medicaid. Officials say the changes are geared to states that are expanding the program next year, but they may also be adopted by others.
(Story) May 18
As Republicans raise new questions about the IRS’ responsibilities in implementing and enforcing the health law, KHN’S Mary Agnes Carey talks to Joanna Kerpen, a partner at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, about the job ahead for the agency.
(Story) May 17