Comments for CHIRblog https://chirblog.org Blogging about health insurance coverage, insurance markets, and how people are affected by insurance reform Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:40:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 Comment on March Research Roundup: What We’re Reading by Slade Wolf https://chirblog.org/march-research-roundup-what-were-reading-2/#comment-100257 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:40:17 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7824#comment-100257 Great stuff–thanks! Love the new format–thanks for that too! Much more readable.

]]> Comment on Facility Fees 101: What is all the Fuss About? by Martha Sopher https://chirblog.org/facility-fees-101-what-is-all-the-fuss-about/#comment-100223 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:43:00 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7572#comment-100223 Greed needs to get out of healthcare in the US

]]> Comment on State Public Option Plans Are Making Progress on Reducing Consumer Costs by Cat Schaef https://chirblog.org/state-public-option-plans-are-making-progress-on-reducing-consumer-costs/#comment-100154 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:13:28 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7733#comment-100154 some people don’t enroll because when they go to the doctor, they are billed a lower cost since they are uninsured. They rarely to infrequently go to the doctor, so it’s worth it to not be insured.

]]> Comment on February Research Roundup: What We’re Reading  by Slade Wolf https://chirblog.org/february-research-roundup-what-were-reading/#comment-100120 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:38:50 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7792#comment-100120 Recently discovered this blog. I appreciate the quick summary of relevant research in the field. I do wish you would separate each item with a new heading so it was easier to read/navigate the information.

Keep up the great work!

]]> Comment on Facility Fees 101: What is all the Fuss About? by Angelia Boice https://chirblog.org/facility-fees-101-what-is-all-the-fuss-about/#comment-99904 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:53:34 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7572#comment-99904 Evergreen health in Kirkland, Washington that d/b/a King County Public Hospital District is charging facility fees to Medicar patients that get their INR checked 2 to three times a week sometimes weekly. These were added after this pub.oc hospital spent millions TO IMPLEMENT EPIC. THE SiTE IS AT THE HOSPITAL And staffed not by physicia s but pharmacy techs. We are being ovr charged. I will be filing a complaint to attorney general.

]]> Comment on Health Care Sharing Ministry Data Point to Problems for Consumers, Regulators by Kevin https://chirblog.org/health-care-sharing-ministry-data-point-to-problems-for-consumers-regulators/#comment-98957 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7375#comment-98957 I dont know about the othes but Solidarity is an evil company. It’s a complete scam. They take your money and don’t cover anything.

Here’s an article about it:
https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/solidarity-health-fails-federal-disclosure

Look up the facebook group “victims of Solidarity healthshare” for more testimonies.

My wife sent a message to the mom’s group in our church just to warn other families and within minutes she had multiple replies from other families with the same experience.

This is a truly evil organization. If you become a member, you will be directly supporting corrupt scam artists and worse, your family be in a terribly vulnerable position without aid in the event of a medical problem.

Please stay away and warn everyone you know to stay away as well.

]]> Comment on What States Are Doing to Keep People Covered as Medicaid Continuous Coverage Enrollment Unwinds by Lorraine Johnson https://chirblog.org/what-state-are-doing-to-keep-people-covered-as-medicaid-continuous-coverage-enrollment-unwinds/#comment-98886 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:57:03 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7658#comment-98886 What happened, NJ?

]]> Comment on State Action to Protect and Promote Abortion Access in State-Regulated Health Plans by especialistas en ile https://chirblog.org/state-action-to-protect-and-promote-abortion-access-in-state-regulated-health-plans/#comment-98403 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:44:04 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7526#comment-98403 La legalización del aborto a menudo se acompaña de regulaciones que establecen plazos específicos para el procedimiento. Estas regulaciones pueden variar ampliamente, y su impacto en el acceso al aborto es un tema de debate constante.

]]> Comment on State Health Equity Initiatives Confront Decades of Racism in the Insurance Industry by Ronnell Nolan https://chirblog.org/state-health-equity-initiatives-confront-decades-of-racism-in-the-insurance-industry/#comment-98375 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:08:53 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7561#comment-98375 I read the CHIRblog article dated October 26, 2023, and I must express my concern about the reliance on the 2022 Kaiser Survey as the primary data source. It’s clear that this survey may not provide a comprehensive overview of the current situation, and therefore, the information in the article may not accurately represent the complete picture.

I am truly appalled by the inaccuracies present in this article. The importance of accurate and up-to-date data cannot be overstated, especially when discussing issues that affect such a diverse and dynamic population. It’s crucial that we base our analysis on the most recent and comprehensive information available.

I would like to extend an invitation to the authors of this article to connect with my membership. They work tirelessly to assist individuals from all walks of life, representing a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds. By collaborating with experts on the ground, we can gain a more nuanced and accurate understanding of the issues at hand.

Accurate data and a comprehensive perspective are vital when addressing complex topics, and I believe that by working together, we can contribute to a more informed and effective discussion. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

]]> Comment on Early Rate Filings Show Premium Increases, Rising Costs of Care by Jessica https://chirblog.org/early-rate-filings-show-premium-increases-rising-costs-of-care/#comment-97896 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:44:51 +0000 https://chirblog.org/?p=7356#comment-97896 The problem with this is that companies like Carefirst are raising insurance premiums and deductibles for members, but not raising rates for many specialities. Mental health providers are reimbursed at the same rate now as they were in 2018. This means that they have effectively taken a 20% pay cut with the COL increase. My practice is credentialed with Carefirst but providers can barely afford the premiums themselves.

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