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Oregon Governor, Legislators Press For Longer Enrollment Period

Gov. Kate Brown, Oregon's two U.S. senators and four U.S. representatives have asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to extend the health insurance enrollment period through Dec. 31.

Dec 1, 2020

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Oregon Health Insurers See Profits, Memberships Drop

Most insurers enjoyed reduced expenses in the third quarter and many saw profits but some lost clients, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Nov 23, 2020
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What to Know as ACA Heads to Supreme Court — Again

Nov 10, 2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Agrees To $2.67 Billion Settlement In Antitrust Suit

The agreement, which affects 36 Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, including four in the Northwest, is expected to increase competition among health insurers.

Nov 9, 2020

Open Enrollment On Federal Marketplace Starts On Verge Of ACA Case Before Supreme Court

Coverage will remain in effect during the litigation, which comes at a time when scores of people have lost their insurance coverage due to a layoff.

Oct 27, 2020

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Trump’s Executive Order on Preexisting Conditions Lacks Teeth, Experts Say

“All it really is, is a statement that he wants one or more of his departments to come up with a plan," said Joe Antos with the American Enterprise Institute.

Sep 28, 2020

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Wildfires Open Health Insurance Enrollment Early In Oregon

A federal emergency declaration on Sept. 15 gives all Oregon residents the right to sign up for coverage on the insurance marketplace through a special enrollment period.

Sep 16, 2020

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Cambia's Long Time, Highly Paid CEO Stepping Down

Mark Ganz, who earned at least $4.1 million in 2019, will be replaced by Jared Short, the company's president and COO.

Sep 9, 2020
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Some Oregon Health Insurers Enjoy Big Profits In Latest Quarter

Increased profits, especially in the second quarter of the year, were eye-popping for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.

Aug 17, 2020
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Regence Returns $11 Million To Clients In Oregon

The money is part of $35 million total that the insurer is paying out because patients couldn't access medical treatment in the early months of the pandemic.

Aug 12, 2020