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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

This Open Enrollment Season, Look Out For Health Insurance That Seems Too Good To Be True

People who buy their own health coverage should be aware that alternative products, such as short-term health plans and health care sharing ministries, often provide far fewer protections, experts say.

Nov 3, 2022

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The federal health insurance marketplace, HealthCare.gov on May 31, 2022. | THE LUND REPORT/EMILY GREEN

Shopping For ACA Health Insurance? Here’s What’s New This Year

Several changes in health insurance coverage could affect those who purchase their own policies and are not on Medicare.

Oct 31, 2022

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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

Many Patients Can’t Afford Health Costs Even With Insurance

Increased enrollment doesn't mean adequate coverage, and a survey found 43% of working-age adults were inadequately insured.

Oct 13, 2022

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Health Insurance Price Data: It’s Out There, But It’s Not For The Faint Of Heart

Health insurers are now posting their negotiated rates for medical services, but it could still be weeks before data firms put it into usable forms.

Jul 28, 2022

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How Much Health Insurers Pay For Almost Everything Is About To Go Public

As of July 1, health insurers and self-insured employers must post on websites just about every price they’ve negotiated with providers for health care services, item by item.

Jul 5, 2022

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State: Oregon Insurers Fell Short In Reproductive Health Coverage 

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation report finds violations of the state’s 2017 Reproductive Health Equity Act.

Jun 22, 2022

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Patients Seek Mental Health Care From Their Doctor But Find Health Plans Standing In The Way

Despite a longstanding push to integrate care and better serve patients, the way many insurance plans cover mental health doesn’t necessarily support integrating it with physical care.

Jun 9, 2022

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Is Oregon Ready For Universal Health Care?

Virtual hearings starting June 11 will gauge public sentiment on a public insurance system for all Oregonians that imposes new taxes but eliminates premiums, co-pays and other costs.

Jun 9, 2022
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They Thought They Were Buying Obamacare Plans. What They Got Wasn’t Insurance.

Health care sharing ministries are faith-based organizations whose members agree to share medical expenses, but they don’t necessarily cover members’ medical bills.

Jun 7, 2022

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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

Health Insurers' Hoped-For Hikes Highlight Tensions With State Law

The rates requested are nearly double the 3.4% annual cost growth cap that state law envisions for insurers and hospitals.

May 26, 2022
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