Despite insurance, healthcare costs continue to rise
5 years, 4 months ago

Despite insurance, healthcare costs continue to rise

Dutch News  

Three quarters of patients end up with extra bills on top of their health insurance premiums, according to research by patient lobby group Patientenfederatie. In particular, people who have long-term illnesses end up paying additional costs, lobby group director Dianda Veldman told broadcaster RTL Nieuws. ‘And if you don’t have much to start with, it can be tough.’ Almost half the people who said they faced top-up fees were paying €500 to €5,000 extra a year for healthcare. Many drugs, such as sleeping pills and antacids, are no longer included in the basic health insurance package, and the government has now introduced a €250 limit on the amount people have to pay towards medicines prescribed by their doctor.

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Cutting costs: fewer people are opting for top-up insurance
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Cutting costs: fewer people are opting for top-up insurance

Dutch News  

People switching healthcare insurers via comparison site Independer are opting for fewer additional insurance policies this year, and many have upped the own risk element to the maximum of €885. In 2020 almost 70% of people who changed insurers via the site took out extra insurance for dental care and physiotherapy, which are not covered in the basic healthcare package. …

Healthcare payments to rise by around €11 per month in 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Healthcare payments to rise by around €11 per month in 2025

Dutch News  

Healthcare premiums are rising by an average of €11 per month in 2025, but the gap between cheapest and most expensive has stretched to €433, according to research by comparison website Zorgwijzer. Zilveren Kruis premiums are rising by an average of €9.62 a month, the lowest of the big four, while CZ is the most expensive, with a rise of …

Biden launches new push to limit health care costs, hoping to show he can save money for families
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden launches new push to limit health care costs, hoping to show he can save money for families

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden on Friday plans to roll out a …

EXPLAINER: Lower prescription prices to take time in new law
2 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Lower prescription prices to take time in new law

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After decades of failed attempts, Democrats passed legislation that aims to rein in the soaring costs of drugs for some in the United States. That new bargaining power won’t kick in until 2025, when Medicare is able to haggle over the price of 10 drugs covered by its prescription plan. In the first year, Medicare will be allowed …

Despite insurance, healthcare costs continue to rise
5 years, 4 months ago

Despite insurance, healthcare costs continue to rise

Dutch News  

Three quarters of patients end up with extra bills on top of their health insurance premiums, according to research by patient lobby group Patientenfederatie. In particular, people who have long-term illnesses end up paying additional costs, lobby group director Dianda Veldman told broadcaster RTL Nieuws. ‘And if you don’t have much to start with, it can be tough.’ Almost half …

One-third of uninsured can’t afford to take drugs as prescribed, says government report
5 years, 9 months ago

One-third of uninsured can’t afford to take drugs as prescribed, says government report

CNN  

CNN — One-third of uninsured Americans did not take their medicine as prescribed to try to lower their costs, a new government report found. In 2017, nearly 60% of adults aged 18 to 64 reported being prescribed drugs over the past 12 months, according to the study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, released Tuesday. The report looked …

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