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Health

N.J. joins states launching reinsurance programs to shore up Obamacare plans

New Jersey projects its reinsurance program will cut premiums by 15 percent.

7 years ago

The results of genetic testing --whether done for health reasons or ancestry searches — can be used by insurance underwriters in evaulating an application for life insurance, or a disability or long-term-care policy.
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NPR
Health

Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance

Taking a genetic test in your 20s or 30s could, indeed, affect your ability to get long-term-care insurance later.

7 years ago

This aerial photo shows storm damage from Sandy in Mantoloking, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. (Doug Mills, AP Photo, Pool)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

House extends National Flood Insurance Program through hurricane season

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday to extend the National Flood Insurance Program for four months.

7 years ago

Flooding at 10th and Walnut streets after a water main break has flooded several Center City streets. (Trenae Nuri/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Damages from water-main break expected to exceed $500,000 liability limit

Since a massive water-main break flooded the streets of Midtown Village Tuesday morning, Kate Moroney Miller has had one really bad Time.

7 years ago

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Money

Pa. lawmakers’ bid to yank JUA money continues — with a twist

The plan would fold the Joint Underwriting Association into the state Insurance Department despite the association's claims that it's a separate entity.

7 years ago

Jeffrey Colmyer, 42, and Tiffany Cimino, 34, both of Little Egg Harbor. (New Jersey Office of Attorney General)
Down the Shore
Courts & Law

Prosecutors to recommend a 7 year term for N.J. contractor who stole from Sandy victims

A New Jersey couple has admitted stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 20 victims who hired them to repair or rebuild their homes after Superstorm Sandy.

7 years ago

 Heavy equipment operators work on a mountain of debris left by Superstorm Sandy. (Mel Evans/AP File Photo)
Politics & Policy

New Jersey still finding Superstorm Sandy scammers

The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is charging three more people with filing fraudulent applications for Superstorm Sandy relief funds.

7 years ago

An Ortley Beach bungalow is raised. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Feds extend deadline for Sandy survivors to access flood mitigation funding

The program provides homeowners up to $30,000. 

7 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware measure calls for mandating insurers cover infertility treatment

The Delaware Fertility Care and Preservation Bill would help couples struggling to conceive by requiring private insurance companies cover infertility.

7 years ago

Paul Cherashore of the Philadelphia Overdose Prevention Initiative holds a dose of naloxone, an antidote for opioid overdoses. (Courtenay Harris Bond)
Health

Independence Blue Cross joins health insurers ending co-pays for naloxone

When the policy change takes effect March 1, many covered under its health insurance plans will be able to obtain the drug at no cost.

7 years ago

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks to the House Ways and Means Committee about the FY19 budget, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
NPR
Health

Trump administration wants to let insurers offer plans with fewer benefits

Trump wants to allow insurance companies to offer more policies that have limited health benefits and that can reject customers if they have pre-existing medical conditions.

7 years ago

A mailing from insurer Aetna breached the privacy of thousands of HIV positive members.
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Aetna agrees to pay $17M in massive HIV privacy breach

Settlement funds will go to 12,000 Aetna subscribers. The fact they were taking HIV medication was revealed through an envelope window in correspondence from the insurer.

7 years ago

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New Jersey Gov.-elect Phil Murphy says Assemblywoman Marlene Caride will help him develop a pubic bank in New Jersey as commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance.  (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Murphy names Assemblywoman Caride to head N.J. banking department

Caride will have a role in implementing Murphy's signature campaign pledge of creating a public bank.

8 years ago

Gokhan Ozagacli looks over paperwork Thursday after enrolling for health insurance with the help of Pennsylvania Health Access Network. (Anne Hoffman/ for WHYY)
Health

Pennsylvanians signing up as ACA open enrollment deadline looms

"We're trying to do the best that we can and see as many folks as we can in these last 48 hours,” said Patrick Keenan of the Pennsylvania Health Access Network.

8 years ago

Opposition to Obamacare has been strong from the beginning. Demonstrators made their dissatisfaction clear in front of the Supreme Court in 2015. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Why do so many people hate Obamacare so much?

While partisanship is a major reason why some people hate the health law, it's far from the only one. Here are four more:

8 years ago

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