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Health insurance exchange offers plans eligible for subsidies, enables Californians to make smart choices

Consumers Union and Florida CHAIN Put a face on Florida health coverage expansion

The results show the SBC form makes a difference in the consumer health insurance shopping experience

Health Information Technologies has the potential to improve care and enhance patient participation and understanding

But warns regulators about giving insurers too much flexibility when it comes to benefit substitutions

Michigan may lose big under a proposal to privatize state-owned health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield

Consumers Union Asks for Feedback on New Insurance Disclosure Form

Consumers Union examines H.R. 1206 as House Committee Prepares for Markup

WASHINGTON, DC – As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote today on an effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, is delivering nearly 50,000 voided checks to House offices from constituents calling on their representatives to protect new rules that hold insurance companies Continue Reading

Consumers Union Hails Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Health Reform Law WASHINGTON, DC – The Supreme Court today released its decision on the Affordable Care Act, upholding the healthcare reform law. Jim Guest, the President and CEO of Consumer Reports, said, “The Affordable Care Act helps hold insurance companies accountable.  The law makes the health insurance Continue Reading

Consumers Union: Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Law a “Victory for Consumers” WASHINGTON, DC – The Supreme Court today released its decision on the Affordable Care Act, upholding the healthcare reform law. “This is a victory for consumers,” said Jim Guest, President of Consumer Reports.  “Health reform is alive and well and will benefit all Continue Reading

Over 12 Million Consumers to Benefit from $1.1 Billion in Rebates from Health Reform Law WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced final refund amounts that health insurers must reimburse consumers for spending too much of premiums on overhead. Insurers across the nation will now rebate $1.1 billion to Continue Reading

Policy brief highlights need to strike right balance for sharing electronic health data and protecting privacy

CR: The move is encouraging but doesn’t tackle critical elements of consumer protection

A new analysis found that Florida’s top health insurers are expecting to refund consumers millions this summer

Contract award from California DMHC to Consumers Union aims to educate public and slow rapid rise of health insurance premiums

April 3, 2012 Texas Health Insurance Companies Dropping Rates to Comply with Healthcare Law According to recently released information from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), several health insurance providers, including that state’s largest insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield, are dropping health insurance rates ahead of new Medical Loss Ratio rules that will soon force Continue Reading

CU will display a banner featuring the names of all the signers at events near the Supreme Court

The new free guide offers consumers information to get the most out of their healthcare options

CU study finds progress but patients need greater access to electronic records and stronger privacy protections

HHS action protects $13 million in health insurance rebates for Wisconsin

Testing shows consumers dread buying health insurance largely because they don’t understand it

This rule is a big step in helping consumers better understand and evaluate their insurance options

The bill erodes tool for reigning in insurance companies and fighting rising costs

The decision is a victory for Texas consumers who buy insurance on their own