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An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them
Read full article: An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to themA legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions.
As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
Read full article: As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expireMillions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable.
As omicron surges, HealthCare.gov sign-up deadline arrives
Read full article: As omicron surges, HealthCare.gov sign-up deadline arrivesPeople looking for health insurance in the grip of the omicron surge have through Saturday to sign up for taxpayer-subsidized private coverage under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act.
A retro feel to Biden's plan for covering OTC virus testing
Read full article: A retro feel to Biden's plan for covering OTC virus testingThe Biden administration’s plan for health insurers to reimburse consumers for over-the-counter COVID-19 tests is recalling the model of a bygone era when the companies processed large volumes of claims from individuals — with paper receipts.

Why your health insurer may owe you money
Read full article: Why your health insurer may owe you moneyWASHINGTON, D.C. - There's a rare bit of good news for people who buy their own health insurance: Your health insurer may owe you money. And for 2018, insurers owe a record $743 millionfour times what they paid in 2017to 2.7 million individual policyholders. Other insurers issuing large rebates include Centene, which paid at least $216.9 million, HCSC paid $78.5 million, Cigna paid $55.9 million, and Highmark paid $50.8 million. So be aware that your insurer may also try to contact you by phone or email about refunds you're due. If an insurer can't find you or you haven't cashed a check, eventually it must turn the money over to the state as abandoned property.
