Insurance

Rolly: Health care coverage for praying? Hey, why not? By paul rolly Tribune Columnist Published Sep 23, 2011 03:01PM MDT “Kneel down and pray, my child, and whatever ailments you feel will flee from your body and you will feel healthy and vibrant. Just give me a $10 co-pay for the spiritual advice and I’ll bill your insurance carrier for the rest.” If you think that statement is a joke, it’s ………click here to continue reading

For about 90 minutes Wednesday afternoon, it appeared that the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance had made a crucial decision in the ongoing contract dispute between Highmark and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center…….click here to continue reading

In network, out of network. What’s the cost to you if — as now appears possible — the area’s largest insurer, Highmark, and the largest health system, UPMC, go their separate ways and your provider is no longer in your insurance network? Turns out, more than just money is involved. Cost, of course, is the biggest difference…….click here to continue reading

A proposed new state tax on health care claims that would help fund medical care for low-income residents promises to cost some insurers and employers millions of dollars a year and lead to higher insurance premiums for consumers…….click here to continue reading

Fraud experts say health insurance scams are on the rise as criminals quickly exploit consumers’ confusion about how the new health care law changes their insurance coverage…….click here to continue reading