Health Care

Insurance Commissioner Kreidler Stands Up for Children in Washington State

"Hundreds of consumers have contacted my office, upset over Regence refusing to cover kids and for blaming its recent rate increases on health reform," said Commissioner Kreidler in a statement. "I can understand why they're confused and mad. I'm sick and tired of the insurance industry pulling these stunts and misleading the public about health reform. I expect better of companies wanting to do business in Washington."

The Young Are Not Invincible: Important Coverage Changes for Young Adults

Recent college grads searching for employment, young professionals whose employers do not offer coverage, and even young married couples without insurance will all be able to stay on their parents’ insurance plans until the age of 26. The following blog posts number among the many celebrating the...

“No Parents Should Have to Choose Their Mortgage or Utilities Over Health Care”: How Children Will Benefit from the New Health Reform Law

Children are among the biggest beneficiaries of the new health reform provisions, which include the ban on denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions and full coverage of preventive care, such as child wellness visits. MomsRising has collected a number of great blog posts on how...

Question of the Week: Is my now-healed sports injury still going to hobble me when I try to buy health insurance?

Question of the Week: I have a “pre-existing condition” because I had a joint in my leg fixed from a sports injury. Since the repair has been made and no additional work is required, I think it is unfair that this is considered a pre-existing condition that makes me ineligible for insurance that I...