Hospitals and clinics should get fined when they miscode preventative services and incorrectly bill costsharing.
June 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hospitals and clinics should get fined when they miscode preventative services and incorrectly bill costsharing.
The province commissioned a blue ribbon panel which laid out reasonable recommendations on how to resolve this crisis. Stable, reliable funding and more costsharing across institutions. The province didn’t like that, so they shelved it. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says | CBC News
Close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year, the Ontario Public Service...
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July 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The province commissioned a blue ribbon panel which laid out reasonable recommendations on how to resolve this crisis. Stable, reliable funding and more costsharing across institutions. The province didn’t like that, so they shelved it. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I have had to go through this twice for birth control which the majority of U.S. health insurance is still federally mandated to pay for with no costsharing. There are form letters online which can help you write your appeals.
The reason insurance companies require prior auth and use robo-deny is because it makes 90% of attempts to spend their money go away, but when you fight it, they give in.
August 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM
I have had to go through this twice for birth control which the majority of U.S. health insurance is still federally mandated to pay for with no costsharing. There are form letters online which can help you write your appeals.
Das ist doch kein neues Argument. Das ist doch für alle das Argument, an der Atomstromerzeugung festzuhalten. FR schon immer. GB subventioniert seine Kraftwerksneubauten massivst über den Strompreis, damit es ein Costsharing mit der Atomwaffe geben kann.
April 30, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Das ist doch kein neues Argument. Das ist doch für alle das Argument, an der Atomstromerzeugung festzuhalten. FR schon immer. GB subventioniert seine Kraftwerksneubauten massivst über den Strompreis, damit es ein Costsharing mit der Atomwaffe geben kann.
i got lucky and qualified for the thing where medicaid pays for my medicare premium. but I'm still on the hook for the costsharing stuff. surprise! $80 for going to see my primary doctor 2 weeks ago for a home health referral 🙃
(agreed about getting just enough for rent. it cut into my SNAP too! 😭)
(agreed about getting just enough for rent. it cut into my SNAP too! 😭)
August 31, 2024 at 2:58 AM
i got lucky and qualified for the thing where medicaid pays for my medicare premium. but I'm still on the hook for the costsharing stuff. surprise! $80 for going to see my primary doctor 2 weeks ago for a home health referral 🙃
(agreed about getting just enough for rent. it cut into my SNAP too! 😭)
(agreed about getting just enough for rent. it cut into my SNAP too! 😭)
Yesterday, a cost-sharing flight we arranged took us to Düsseldorf. Pilot and fellow passengers are happy 🥳 #pilot #düsseldorf #costsharing
January 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Yesterday, a cost-sharing flight we arranged took us to Düsseldorf. Pilot and fellow passengers are happy 🥳 #pilot #düsseldorf #costsharing
Employee insurance open enrollment. My share of premium nearly doubles for 2026. Higher costsharing overall. New 3rd party claims management, Pinnacle... bad reviews online. Know I am lucky to have a policy at all.
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Employee insurance open enrollment. My share of premium nearly doubles for 2026. Higher costsharing overall. New 3rd party claims management, Pinnacle... bad reviews online. Know I am lucky to have a policy at all.
also, i will say I have not had good luck talking with my company's benefits program. They refused to help me in explaining to insurance that an IUD is covered without costsharing, even though I did eventually find both the company policy and the federal law that says so.
October 18, 2023 at 4:11 PM
also, i will say I have not had good luck talking with my company's benefits program. They refused to help me in explaining to insurance that an IUD is covered without costsharing, even though I did eventually find both the company policy and the federal law that says so.
Ventura County is taking a bold step to shift rising animal service costs back to cities, potentially impacting budgets by up to $600,000 a year!
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#VenturaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CostSharing #AnimalWelfare
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Supervisors authorize phased talks to shift more animal‑services costs to cities
After a detailed staff presentation showing rising shelter costs and a roughly $2 million annual county subsidy, the Board of Supervisors authorized Ventura County Animal Services to negotiate a phased cost‑sharing model with contract cities to recover more operating and capital costs.
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August 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Ventura County is taking a bold step to shift rising animal service costs back to cities, potentially impacting budgets by up to $600,000 a year!
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#VenturaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CostSharing #AnimalWelfare
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Also, while coverage loss for 16.0M is the headline, an additional 1.3M older adults and disabled people w/Medicare will lose access to Medicaid that helps pay their premiums & costsharing. Millions more who manage to stay on Marketplace covg will see premiums and copays skyrocket, as u have written
June 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Also, while coverage loss for 16.0M is the headline, an additional 1.3M older adults and disabled people w/Medicare will lose access to Medicaid that helps pay their premiums & costsharing. Millions more who manage to stay on Marketplace covg will see premiums and copays skyrocket, as u have written
The cuts in Medicare will be in areas (such as the funding of the residency programs) and through shifting of beneficiaries to Medicare Advantage programs, with the subsequent reduction of benefits through ⬆️ costsharing. The VBP of the next iteration of CMMI will be weaponized during that phase.
February 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The cuts in Medicare will be in areas (such as the funding of the residency programs) and through shifting of beneficiaries to Medicare Advantage programs, with the subsequent reduction of benefits through ⬆️ costsharing. The VBP of the next iteration of CMMI will be weaponized during that phase.
Even with #healthinsurance, millions of people with #diabetes face high costs and barriers to care that impact their health.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Even with #healthinsurance, millions of people with #diabetes face high costs and barriers to care that impact their health.
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The Illinois Senate Insurance Committee approved legislation Tuesday night to require private insurance companies cover seizure detection devices.
IL Senate committee approves bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
This proposal would require group insurance companies to provide coverage for medically-necessary devices with a maximum costsharing amount of $50 per year.
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March 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Illinois Senate Insurance Committee approved legislation Tuesday night to require private insurance companies cover seizure detection devices.
oh! I'm actually in the process of appealing my bill with my insurance -- under the ACA it should be covered with no costsharing. (The government website saying so is here: https://www.hrsa.gov/womens-guidelines)
Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines | HRSA
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July 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM
oh! I'm actually in the process of appealing my bill with my insurance -- under the ACA it should be covered with no costsharing. (The government website saying so is here: https://www.hrsa.gov/womens-guidelines)
“Expanding access to these devices is a critical step to ensuring longer and healthier lives for everyone,” Sen. Julie Morrison said. “By requiring coverage through health insurance plans, we're creating new pathways for those who suffer from a seizure disorder to get the care they deserve.”
IL bill could require insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
The proposal would require group insurance companies to provide coverage for medically-necessary devices subject to a maximum costsharing amount of $50 per year.
www.wandtv.com
March 5, 2026 at 6:20 AM
“Expanding access to these devices is a critical step to ensuring longer and healthier lives for everyone,” Sen. Julie Morrison said. “By requiring coverage through health insurance plans, we're creating new pathways for those who suffer from a seizure disorder to get the care they deserve.”
The authors noted several limitations, but the results are still indicative. #HDHP #MedicalCosts #HealthcareSpending #CostSharing buff.ly/ckncUg5
HDHPs don’t slow long-term healthcare spending growth: Study
High deductible health plans may reduce how much people spend on healthcare in the short term, but they don’t appear to slow the rate at which that spending grows over time.
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September 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The authors noted several limitations, but the results are still indicative. #HDHP #MedicalCosts #HealthcareSpending #CostSharing buff.ly/ckncUg5
Crestview and Okaloosa County are teaming up to transform a city warehouse into a state-of-the-art animal shelter, bringing efficient care and cost-sharing to the community!
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#CrestviewOkaloosaCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CrestviewAnimalServices #CommunityPartnership #CostSharing
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#CrestviewOkaloosaCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CrestviewAnimalServices #CommunityPartnership #CostSharing
Council approves interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County for North County animal services
Crestview approved an interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County to convert a city facility into a North County animal services shelter, include a county‑overseen remodel, cost‑share arrangements and a jail‑inmate program to support shelter operations; county and city staff described a proposed 65/35 split and naming rights tied to a prior donation.
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August 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Crestview and Okaloosa County are teaming up to transform a city warehouse into a state-of-the-art animal shelter, bringing efficient care and cost-sharing to the community!
Learn more here
#CrestviewOkaloosaCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CrestviewAnimalServices #CommunityPartnership #CostSharing
Learn more here
#CrestviewOkaloosaCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CrestviewAnimalServices #CommunityPartnership #CostSharing
Aging electrical systems in Caldwell's airport hangars could cost owners up to $1.14 million in upgrades, sparking a heated debate at the city council workshop.
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#CaldwellCanyonCounty #ID #InfrastructureUpgrade #CitizenPortal #CaldwellAirport #CostSharing #CommunityOutreach
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#CaldwellCanyonCounty #ID #InfrastructureUpgrade #CitizenPortal #CaldwellAirport #CostSharing #CommunityOutreach
City Council workshop weighs who should pay for airport hangar electrical upgrades
City officials heard that aging, illegal wiring in west-end airport hangars has left roughly 108 owners exposed to required upgrades; staff recommended the city pay initial infrastructure (phase 1) and place that item on the August consent calendar while exploring funding options and stakeholder outreach.
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July 21, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Aging electrical systems in Caldwell's airport hangars could cost owners up to $1.14 million in upgrades, sparking a heated debate at the city council workshop.
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#CaldwellCanyonCounty #ID #InfrastructureUpgrade #CitizenPortal #CaldwellAirport #CostSharing #CommunityOutreach
Get the details
#CaldwellCanyonCounty #ID #InfrastructureUpgrade #CitizenPortal #CaldwellAirport #CostSharing #CommunityOutreach
Introducing our CHBRP in a Minute series! 🎥
Episode 1: Cost Sharing. Follow along as we explain health policy terms, one topic at a time.
#CHBRP #CostSharing #HealthPolicy
Episode 1: Cost Sharing. Follow along as we explain health policy terms, one topic at a time.
#CHBRP #CostSharing #HealthPolicy
July 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Introducing our CHBRP in a Minute series! 🎥
Episode 1: Cost Sharing. Follow along as we explain health policy terms, one topic at a time.
#CHBRP #CostSharing #HealthPolicy
Episode 1: Cost Sharing. Follow along as we explain health policy terms, one topic at a time.
#CHBRP #CostSharing #HealthPolicy
REACH Consortium Management – Cost Sharing Under REACH.
Learn more about building a fair and transparent cost allocation model...
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#ConsortiumManagement #CostSharing #REACH #EUREACH #UKREACH #ChemicalImports #IndustrialChemicals #ChemicalIndustry
Learn more about building a fair and transparent cost allocation model...
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#ConsortiumManagement #CostSharing #REACH #EUREACH #UKREACH #ChemicalImports #IndustrialChemicals #ChemicalIndustry
July 14, 2026 at 8:26 AM
REACH Consortium Management – Cost Sharing Under REACH.
Learn more about building a fair and transparent cost allocation model...
www.bluefrogscientific.com/chemical-reg...
#ConsortiumManagement #CostSharing #REACH #EUREACH #UKREACH #ChemicalImports #IndustrialChemicals #ChemicalIndustry
Learn more about building a fair and transparent cost allocation model...
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#ConsortiumManagement #CostSharing #REACH #EUREACH #UKREACH #ChemicalImports #IndustrialChemicals #ChemicalIndustry
Dawson County and Dawsonville are joining forces to revamp Shoal Creek Road, with a cost-share agreement that could transform the road into a sustainable thoroughfare!
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#DawsonCounty #GA #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #CostSharing
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#DawsonCounty #GA #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #CostSharing
Dawson County, Dawsonville outline cost-sharing for Shoal Creek Road FDR, city contribution capped at $450,000
Public works director Robert Drury told commissioners an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Dawsonville would pay the difference between repaving and full-depth reclamation for Shoal Creek Road; the city’s share is estimated not to exceed $450,000 pending bids.
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July 12, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Dawson County and Dawsonville are joining forces to revamp Shoal Creek Road, with a cost-share agreement that could transform the road into a sustainable thoroughfare!
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#DawsonCounty #GA #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #CostSharing
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#DawsonCounty #GA #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #CostSharing
It's been a minute since we've posted one of these so we're bringing it back! Here is a myth about telehealth visits. We'll have more on telehealth coming up this week - stay tuned!
#telehealth #virtualhealth #costsharing #healthinsurance
#telehealth #virtualhealth #costsharing #healthinsurance
July 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
It's been a minute since we've posted one of these so we're bringing it back! Here is a myth about telehealth visits. We'll have more on telehealth coming up this week - stay tuned!
#telehealth #virtualhealth #costsharing #healthinsurance
#telehealth #virtualhealth #costsharing #healthinsurance
Safety Harbor faces a tough decision as the county demands a hefty 62.8% cost-share for critical permanent repairs to Mullock Creek after storm damage.
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#SafetyHarborCityPinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureRepair #SafetyHarborPublicWorks #CostSharing
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#SafetyHarborCityPinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureRepair #SafetyHarborPublicWorks #CostSharing
Safety Harbor resists countys cost-share demand for Mullock Creek repairs; seeks better terms
Public Works Director Franette Cooper updated the commission on emergency repairs after damage from Hurricane Milton and described a Pinellas County request that Safety Harbor pay roughly 62.8% of the cost for permanent improvements to the Mullock (Mullet) Creek segment at Meldrum Street. Commissioners said they were reluctant to accept deeded Parc
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November 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Safety Harbor faces a tough decision as the county demands a hefty 62.8% cost-share for critical permanent repairs to Mullock Creek after storm damage.
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#SafetyHarborCityPinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureRepair #SafetyHarborPublicWorks #CostSharing
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#SafetyHarborCityPinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureRepair #SafetyHarborPublicWorks #CostSharing
"How frequently this happens is hard to track because it is considered a private transaction." That is, #HealthInsurance isn't involved. But this isn't a new phenomenon. #Prepayment #CostSharing #Pregnancy
Pay First, Deliver Later: Some Women Are Being Asked To Prepay for Their Baby - KFF Health News
Pregnant women are being asked to make large cash payments months before they deliver their babies. Some patient advocates worry this billing practice allows providers to hold treatment hostage.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM
"How frequently this happens is hard to track because it is considered a private transaction." That is, #HealthInsurance isn't involved. But this isn't a new phenomenon. #Prepayment #CostSharing #Pregnancy