Health Headlines for Wednesday, October 25
2018 premiums lower on NY health exchange
Observer Dispatch
The health exchange in New York still is working and offering 2018 health plans at premiums 5 percent below this year’s.
Despite repeal battle, NY’s healthcare marketplace still opening Nov. 1
WBFO 88.7
President Trump’s plan to eliminate the subsidies that help insurance companies absorb the cost of covering people with lower incomes is now before a federal judge. In the meantime, the clock is ticking down to the next open enrollment period under the existing health law – known as Obamacare.
Trump readies opioid plan, but some worry it won’t be enough
AP News
President Donald Trump’s long-awaited declaration that the opioid epidemic is a national emergency finally arrives this week, but some advocates are worried that it won’t be backed with the money and commitment to make much difference.
Open enrollment: Pick the wrong Medicare drug plan and the cost will shock you
USA Today
As prescription drug prices continue their upward climb, Medicare beneficiaries should pay close attention to the coverage they choose during open enrollment.
US vaccine panel to discuss waning effectiveness, new shots
AP News
Two years ago, George Green got stabbing pain and bad blisters around his right arm. It was the worst case of shingles his doctor had ever seen.