by Joanne Benteler | Apr 5, 2022 | Insurance Discovery, Medical Billing, Public Health, Revenue Cycle Management, staffing
When the public health emergency ends, between 12-14 million people could lose Medicaid coverage, according to various estimates. Adults with and without children will be the hardest hit (see figure below). Healthcare organizations should be very concerned about the...
by Joanne Benteler | Mar 22, 2022 | Enrollment, Health Cost, Medicare
If you have prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan, you need to know about the coverage gap, also called a donut hole. Most people never reach this gap phase, but it’s still good to know about it so you aren’t blindsided by the costs if you do. ...
by Joanne Benteler | Mar 17, 2022 | coding, Data, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management
The amount of medical debt turned over to collections makes up the largest amount of consumer debt in the US. This is particularly concerning for providers who are facing slimmer margins as a result of increased costs and decreased patient volumes. As of...
by Joanne Benteler | Mar 3, 2022 | Health Cost, Healthcare
If you were enrolled in a health insurance marketplace plan in 2021 and received tax credits, you must file a 2021 federal income tax return by April 15, 2022. Because filing taxes is confusing, we’ve outlined the steps you need to take and provided some resources to...
by Joanne Benteler | Jan 25, 2022 | ACA Enrollment, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Enrollment, Health Equity, Healthcare
Did you know that you can enroll in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plan any time during 2022 based on your income or other qualifying events? Thanks to a new special open enrollment period, individuals or families making below 150% of the federal poverty...
