A large survey indicate that since 2010, when young adults could be covered under their parents' health insurance plans until age 26, self-reported health among this group has improved, along with a decrease in out-of-pocket health care expenditures.
Beginning September 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act allowed young adults to be covered under their parents’ plans until 26 years of age. This dependent coverage provision increased insurance coverage and access among young adults. However, little is known about the association between implementation of the provision and medical spending, health care use, and overall health, according to background information in the article.
Health Insurance Subsidies for Thousands Under Question for Eligibility
Many people would be disenchanted with health insurance if according to records they were not eligible for subsidies and had to pay back to the government at the end of the year.
Many people would be disenchanted with health insurance if according to records they were not eligible for subsidies and had to pay back to the government at the end of the year.
The authors reported that the dependent coverage provision was associated with a 7.2 percentage point increase in insurance coverage among adults ages 19 to 25 years; no statistically significant changes in health care use; an increase of 6.2 percentage points in the probability of reporting excellent physical health; and an increase of 4 percentage points in the probability of reporting excellent mental health.
The researchers also found that compared with the control group, implementation of the dependent coverage provision was associated with a decrease of 3.7 percentage points in out-of-pocket expenditures among adults ages 19 to 25 years with any expenditures. Annual out-of-pocket expenditures declined by approximately 18 percent in the 19-25 year old group, relative to adults aged 26-34.
'AB Arogyadaan' � is a New Health Insurance Scheme Initiated by Andhra Bank
Lower premiums with more facilities for customers, is a new health plan initiative by Andhra Bank.
Lower premiums with more facilities for customers, is a new health plan initiative by Andhra Bank.
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County Employees Would Pay Partly for Health Insurance Premiums
The decision to charge employees with paying part of health insurance premium was taken by members of the county to contain health premium costs
The decision to charge employees with paying part of health insurance premium was taken by members of the county to contain health premium costs
Make Sure You Have Health Insurance After Divorce
A divorce can be a traumatic experience and losing health insurance can be drastic on someone who falls ill at this time.
A divorce can be a traumatic experience and losing health insurance can be drastic on someone who falls ill at this time.
