Posts Tagged 'Medicaid'

Losing or dropping health insurance coverage for unforeseen reasons is known as “churning.”  Churning affects the continuity of care between the doctor and patient, may lead to costly emergency room visits instead of less expensive primary care visits, and is an administrative nightmare for insurers.

The Affordable Care Act added another wrinkle.  Receipt of subsidies on the federal exchange is dependent on household income and family size.  Family circumstances such as a birth, divorce, or relocation could affect subsidy eligibility.  Coverage ...