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Don't forget to join us TONIGHT for the last Friday Evening Lecture of 2024. “Expanding Health Insurance: What Does It Do and What Does That Mean?” featuring Amy Finkelstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As always, MBL Friday Evening Lectures are free and open to the public. Can't come in person? Don't worry! We simulcast on zoom. mbl.edu/fel Lecture Abstract: Expanding health insurance has been a major policy focus in the U.S. from the Truman era to Obamacare. But what does expanding health insurance actually do for those who receive it, and how should future administrations prioritize further expansions relative to other policy goals, such as basic income support? This presentation will use the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment – a landmark randomized controlled trial of the impact of covering low-income uninsured adults with insurance – to present some surprising findings on what health insurance does – and does not – do, and how such results may challenge our thinking about different policy options going forward.

🩺 Oregon Health Authority Launches New Tool for Health Insurance Comparison 🖥️ Oregon residents now have an easier way to compare health insurance plans! The Oregon Health Authority has introduced a new window shopping tool to help people explore health coverage options for 2025. Key features of the tool: - Compare health coverage plans** (including the Oregon Health Plan and market policies) - Access information on prescription drug coverage - Identify providers and facilities that accept different plans Visit OregonHealthCare.gov to start previewing 2025 plans today. 🌐 "Helping Oregonians make informed decisions about their health coverage is our priority," says Chiqui Flowers, Director of the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace. #HealthInsurance #OregonHealthPlan #ACA #OpenEnrollment #HealthcareTool #OregonHealthcare #MCG #SBMU #SBM101 https://lnkd.in/eBHain5G

In MedCity News, Jack Hooper, founder and CEO at Take Command, presents a bipartisan health insurance program as the answer to unpredictable renewals. “Every year, HR and finance leaders play the lottery when it comes to their health insurance costs. Unpredictable renewal rates on their group plans can wreak havoc on a company’s budget, often causing them to choose less expensive plans that don’t meet the needs of their employees — or pass on the extra expenses to their workforce. What many of these HR and finance leaders don’t realize is that a bipartisan health insurance program — built off President Obama’s 21st Century Cures Act but expanded through executive order by President Trump — can help companies escape this renewal risk and maintain consistent health insurance costs.” Check the link in the comments to read the article in full.

Jason, help me understand why I should even consider Health Insurance... sure 👇👇👇👇 What are the advantages of private health insurance? ✔ 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒏𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 Having private health insurance can help you avoid potentially long waiting lists, ensuring swift diagnosis and treatment. 🙌 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 Enjoy the freedom to choose your preferred healthcare providers, treatment locations, and appointment times that suit your needs.   🤝 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝑯𝑺 Health insurance policies can complement the services offered by the National Health Service (NHS), working in harmony to enhance your healthcare options. 💊 𝑪𝙤𝒗𝙚𝒓 𝒇𝙤𝒓 𝒗𝙞𝒕𝙖𝒍 𝒎𝙚𝒅𝙞𝒄𝙖𝒕𝙞𝒐𝙣𝒔 It can provide cover for potentially life-saving drugs that may not be readily available through the NHS. ☎ 𝙍𝒆𝙢𝒐𝙩𝒆 𝑮𝙋 𝙝𝒆𝙡𝒑𝙡𝒊𝙣𝒆 Have access to a dedicated GP helpline, available at a time that suits you, every day of the year, providing you with professional medical advice whenever you require it. 😉 𝑷𝙚𝒂𝙘𝒆 𝒐𝙛 𝙢𝒊𝙣𝒅 Offers increased flexibility, comfort and privacy to give you peace of mind should you fall ill and need a diagnosis or treatment. Full article and image is on the WPA website. Time to be curious? What else crops up when you think about #privatemedicalinsurance?

Firstly, this event was incredibly tragic and evil. Secondly, “Americans generally say they’re pretty happy with their health insurance, according to survey data from health policy research organization KFF — unless they’re sick. Those with “fair” or “poor” health are nearly twice as likely to be displeased with their insurance compared to those with “good” health.” Because those in good health are not using it! 🙄 This is why advocacy and guidance is vital to the employee experience and satisfaction with any employer sponsored health plan. This is exactly why Rise Benefit Solutions has teamed with Amaze Health. The health insurance experience does not have to suck.

Group health insurance is changing for large employers. The days of limited options where the employer has to own/manage a health plan for their employees is ending. There's another way. This article highlights some of the excellent work being done in the world of Large Group ICHRAs. https://lnkd.in/gQVM8zim

'Knowing your costs up front is what our employees were looking for' -Employee Experience Manager, ISG At the start of 2024, Minnesota-based ISG introduced Surest as a health insurance option for their employee owners. Hear from their CFO, Employee Experience Manager, and an employee about the impact introducing Surest and UnitedHealthcare has had thus far. As you evaluate your 2025 health insurance strategy, consider Surest... making health insurance simple and clear just makes a whole lot of sense. Case Study: https://lnkd.in/gzBnu2Fp

Understanding Health Insurance Policies Did you know that 40% of Americans are underinsured or lack health insurance entirely? Health insurance policies are crucial for covering medical expenses and protecting your financial well-being. Here’s a breakdown of the main types: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): Lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs, but limited to a network of doctors. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): Greater flexibility in choosing healthcare providers, but higher costs. Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO): Lower costs if you use network providers but no coverage outside the network Imagine having peace of mind knowing that your medical expenses are covered without breaking the bank. Compare different health insurance policies today to find the best fit for your needs and budget.

Health insurance execs: Could your members' hidden habits be sabotaging your profitability? Discover the impact of underreported vaping/smoking and what you can do about it. https://bit.ly/3TWo7AG #healthinsurance #leadership #healthcarecosts

Offering quality health insurance and benefits to the people who work for your organization will help you attract the best of the best! When you join AAN you will have discounted access to health insurance and benefits…it is just another reason that it pays to become a member! #BecomeAMember #AAN #membershipbenefits #AlabamaNonprofits #professionaldevelopment #educate #advocate #elevate