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2019

The Scoop: October 9, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: October 9, 2019 Edition

October 9, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: window shopping available in five state-run exchanges, with more coming soon; Colorado has published…

The Scoop: October 2, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: October 2, 2019 Edition

October 2, 2019 – In this edition Window shopping available now in four states’ exchanges: California, Idaho, Maryland, and New York Idaho is seeking…

The Scoop: September 25, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: September 25, 2019 Edition

September 25, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: average individual-market health insurance premiums are barely budging for 2020; short-term health…

2020: The year of the $1 premium increase? photo

2020: The year of the $1 premium increase?

September 25, 2019 – The biggest story surrounding 2020 ACA premium changes is that there’s literally no story of crazy rate changes, at least nationally.…

The Scoop: September 18, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: September 18, 2019 Edition

September 18, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Six states extend their ACA 2020 open enrollment periods; Tennessee unveils proposed modified block…

The Scoop: September 13, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: September 13, 2019 Edition

September 13, 2019 – In this edition of The Scoop: Oklahoma, Missouri Medicaid expansion advocates gather signatures for the 2020 ballot; BridgeSpan rejoins…

The Scoop: September 6, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: September 6, 2019 Edition

September 6, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Five exchanges extend open enrollment; Idaho’s 'coverage choice' Medicaid expansion proposal has…

The Scoop: August 30, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: August 30, 2019 Edition

August 30, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Rhode Island reinsurance program receives federal approval; New Mexico will ban surprise balance…

The Scoop: August 23, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: August 23, 2019 Edition

August 23, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Reinsurance gets federal approval in Montana and Delaware; Maryland short-term plans will cover mental…

The Scoop: August 16, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: August 16, 2019 Edition

August 16, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Delaware codifies ACA consumer protections; insurers join or expand their participation in 15 state…

The Scoop: August 9, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: August 9, 2019 Edition

August 9, 2019 – In this edition of The Scoop: Washington, Vermont insurance commissioners crack down on bogus health plans; judge rejects New Hampshire’s…

The Scoop: August 2, 2019 Edition photo

The Scoop: August 2, 2019 Edition

August 2, 2019 – In this edition of The Scoop: North Dakota and Colorado state reinsurance programs receive federal approval; CMS rejects Utah's request for…