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The Health Insurance Marketplace Has Reopened; Now Is The Time To Get Covered
Now through May 15, 2021, people in 36 states can sign up for coverage through the federal health insurance marketplace. For millions of uninsured Americans, getting health insurance may be cheaper than they think.
60% Of First-Time Caregivers Are Gen Z Or Millennial, New Study Shows
During the Covid-19 pandemic, more young adults are becoming unpaid family caregivers. Though caregiving in the pandemic has been challenging for everyone, it’s hit young people the hardest.
Caregiving Was Already Hard; Covid-19 Made It Nearly Unbearable
Caring for a loved one with a long-term illness or disability is never easy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, unpaid family caregiving has taken its toll on caregivers. The EMD Serono Global Carer Well-Being Index quantifies the emotional, physical, and f…
Mental Health Startup Talkiatry Raises $5 Million As Demand For Telepsychiatry Skyrockets
As Americans’ mental health declines during the pandemic, the mental health market is heating up. Widespread mental health needs have fueled growth for businesses like Talkiatry, which raised $5 million to meet increasing demand for mental health care.
Health Insurance Confusion Continues To Plague Americans, New Data Show
Confusion about health insurance is costing Americans money and keeping many from getting the care they need. A new survey sheds light on what confuses consumers most about their health insurance.
Few Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans Suspend Political Contributions After Capitol Riots
While the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, along with some of the nation’s largest health insurers, have announced plans to suspend contributions to the lawmakers who voted against certifying the Electoral College results. But few affiliated Blue Cr…
With New Executive Order, President Biden Gives Uninsured Americans More Health Insurance Options
President Biden is making it easier for millions of uninsured Americans to sign up for health insurance with an an executive order to reopen Healthcare.gov.
Can Money Protect You From Covid-19? It May Help, New Study Shows
Money can’t buy everything, but it makes it more likely you’ll protect yourself from Covid-19 infection, a new study from Johns Hopkins University researchers shows.
Will Your Boss Require You To Get A Covid-19 Vaccine? New Data Show Employers Are Split
Private employers can legally require employees to get Covid-19 vaccinations, but will they? New data show employers are evenly split. Some employers don’t want to impose mandates, while others see greater risk of not requiring vaccinations–to employe…
As Medical Bills Continue To Be A Source Of Stress In 2021, Americans Look To Their Doctors For A Cure
Americans are increasingly looking to their doctors and other healthcare providers for help paying medical bills. Even higher-income Americans say the availability of no- or low-interest payment plans are very important and that they’d consider switch…
