Posted on Apr 1, 2023
A federal court ruling could mean higher health care costs for Kansans and less preventive care
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A federal judge ruled Thursday that insurers should not have to cover some preventive care screenings, including for lung and skin cancer.
This story has been updated.
Kansans should continue to seek preventive care — things like cancer screenings — despite a court ruling Thursday that could let insurance companies off the hook on paying for that care, say health policy experts and advocacy groups.
The federal district court ruling in Texas could prevent the Biden administration from enforcing provisions of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, requiring insurance plans to pay for screenings for depression, diabetes, HIV and a range of other conditions.
This story has been updated.
Kansans should continue to seek preventive care — things like cancer screenings — despite a court ruling Thursday that could let insurance companies off the hook on paying for that care, say health policy experts and advocacy groups.
The federal district court ruling in Texas could prevent the Biden administration from enforcing provisions of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, requiring insurance plans to pay for screenings for depression, diabetes, HIV and a range of other conditions.
A federal court ruling could mean higher health care costs for Kansans and less preventive care
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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Let’s make sure the insurance companies get to at for less and less. I know they need to make money but if it is an ailment or trying to prevent an ailment it should be covered.
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