You could benefit from health insurance rebates
About 92 percent of Texas customers in the individual market can expect money back – the highest share of any state according to Kaiser – and each policyholder in that category is projected to receive...
View ArticleMandatory meningitis vaccine for college could cost you – unless you’re still 18
THE LATEST: Here’s a full story that ran in the Chronicle’s print version on Tuesday, May 29. UPDATE: A San Jacinto College visor can get students a $110 meningitis shot at CVS pharmacies, according to...
View ArticleMore opportunities for free or discounted meningitis vaccines
UPDATE (August 7, 2012): Novartis spokeswoman Liz Power has some good news for older Texas college students looking for a free meningitis vaccine who meet all criteria for the company’s patient...
View ArticleNo health insurance or underinsured? Here are some options.
These alternatives are especially important in Texas.
View ArticleHHS Secretary Sebelius ‘would love to work with Texas’ on solving state’s...
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius addresses the National Association of Black Journalists’ 5th Annual Media Institute on Health during a White House briefing in Washington on...
View ArticleNew data show Houston-area hospital charges vary widely
Depending on which hospital you choose for medical care, the amount you’re billed can vary significantly, according to new data
View ArticleMeningitis vaccine law awaiting Perry signature targets students at highest risk
The measure would put Texas in line with federal recommendations for the vaccine.
View ArticleHow do I …? Become a Harris Health System patient
“How do I …” is the inspiration for a new series of entries with that name.
View ArticleWhat you need to know about health insurance and Oct. 1
Nearly 5 million uninsured Texans, including almost 1 million in Harris County, are expected to have access to affordable health insurance next month.
View ArticleMarch is deadline to sign up for “Obamacare” insurance
If you’re uninsured, now is the time to get enrolled if you want coverage under the Affordable Care Act – also known as “Obamacare.” You have until the end of the month to sign up. Repeat: You have...
View ArticleWant Obamacare coverage in April? Enroll by Saturday
March 15 is the deadline to get signed up if you want health insurance by April 1.
View ArticleOne week left to get covered under Obamacare
March 31 is the deadline to get signed up for Obamacare if you want health insurance this year through the federal marketplace.
View ArticleIf you’re in the process by March 31, you’ll make Obamacare deadline
If you have started the enrollment process by 11:59 p.m. Monday, you will have extra time.
View ArticleUninsured? Open enrollment on federal exchange begins Nov. 15
If you’re covered by insurance purchased under the Affordable Care Act or want coverage in 2015, it’s time to renew or enroll. During this enrollment period, it will be easier to browse Healthcare.gov...
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