In an attempt to alleviate some of the burden of costs to county employees, the Marshall County Commissioners agreed Monday morning to alleviate some of the cost of insurance to employees already enrolled in the county’s group plan.
Continue readingIndiana Farm Bureau to Offer Health Insurance Alternative
Indiana farmers now have a new health coverage option. The Indiana Farm Bureau says its members can apply for its new INFB Health Plans.
Continue readingSNAP Recipients Can Now Use Benefits for Online Food Purchases
Hoosiers may now use SNAP benefits to order groceries online. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan announced Wednesday that the program is officially up and running.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Adjustments to Medicaid, Indiana Health Coverage Programs
Steps are being taken to make sure those using Medicaid and other Indiana Health Coverage Programs can maintain their coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency. That includes members of the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, and Hoosier Healthwise.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Approves Health Insurance for 2020
The John Glenn School Board members discussed health insurance options for 2020 at their meeting this week.
Continue readingMarshall County Expects to Pay Lower Insurance for Employees
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer delivered some good news to the county council members this week.
Continue readingHealth Insurance Open Enrollment Now Underway
Open enrollment for 2019 health insurance coverage is now underway. Residents have until December 15 to enroll in a plan through the federal Marketplace at HealthCare.gov.
Current Healthy Indiana Plan Extended Through the End of February
The current Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) program, which was originally set to expire today, has received an extension to continue operations through February 28th.
The extension was granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Governor Eric Holcomb stated that as a result, the more than 400,000 HIP participants will see no change in service, for now. Continue reading
Bremen Town Council Approves Insurance Policy
The Bremen Town Council members approved health insurance at their meeting Monday night.
According to Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy, the provider was able to lower deductibles for employee health insurance, but the monthly cost will increase “slightly”. He said it was a lengthy discussion, but gave the opinion that the town council made the best decision for coverage for the town employees.
Indiana Department of Insurance Disputes Reports of Premium Declines
Indiana is not immune from rising insurance premiums, according to the Indiana Department of Insurance. Continue reading
End of Year Can Mean Less Expensive Health Care Options
The end of the calendar year is bringing reminders to maximize health care insurance options.
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Affordable Care Act Brings Changes to Tax Preparation
There may be a few changes this year in the way you prepare your taxes, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. For the first time, certain taxpayers may be getting health care information forms to help them complete their tax returns and keep with their tax records. Continue reading
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Now Underway
Open Enrollment for health insurance policies is now underway, and the Indiana Department of Insurance is encouraging Hoosiers to review their current coverage and check to see what else is available. Continue reading