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Does health insurance cover skin cancer screening? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions

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Does health insurance cover skin cancer screening?


Does health insurance cover skin cancer screening?

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BOSTON-Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter.

Christine asks, “Is skin cancer screening covered under health insurance? I have light skin and want to protect myself from skin cancer.”

Most insurance companies do cover skin cancer screenings as part of your annual wellness visit but if you’re not sure, call and ask. Even better, ask if they will cover a skin exam by a dermatologist.

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Public opposition grows over My Number and health insurance merger

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As errors and privacy breaches involving the linkage of My Number and health insurance cards continue to surface, public opposition is growing over the government’s decision to halt the use of current health insurance cards in the fall of 2024.

Parliament enacted a law on June 2 to scrap health insurance cards, with these to be exchanged for a version of the My Number card that also integrates a person’s health insurance information. The integration has been an option since October 2021, but the government’s plan means that all residents will be required to obtain one by fall 2024.

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For 5th straight year state employee health benefits plan sees no increases

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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – For the fifth year in a row, state employees in Kansas will not have to pay more for health insurance following four years of increases.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said that on Tuesday, June 20, she applauded the Kansas Health Care Commission as it continues to not increase contribution rates for the State Employee Health Benefits Plan.

Gov. Kelly noted that 2023 marks the fifth year that contributions have been reduced or held flat. In the eight years before she took up office, employee contributions increased five times while the state’s contributions decreased.

“I am pleased

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It’s Not Just You: Many People Confront Health Insurance Obstacles on Care and Bills

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A majority of Americans with health insurance said they had encountered obstacles to coverage, including denied medical care, higher bills and a dearth of doctors in their plans, according to a new survey from KFF, a nonprofit health research group. As a result, some people are delayed or skipped treatment.

Those who were most likely to need medical care — people who described themselves as in fair or poor health — reported more trouble; three-fourths of those receiving mental health treatment experienced problems.

“The consequences of care are delayed and missed altogether because of the sheer complexity of the

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Court seeks compromise that might preserve preventive health insurance mandates as appeals play out

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal appeals court judges are seeking compromise on whether government requirements that health insurance include coverage for HIV prevention, cancer screenings and some other types of preventive care can be maintained while a legal battle over the mandates plays out.

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Wednesday told attorneys on both sides of the issue to report by Friday on the possibility of a temporary compromise in the case.

At issue is a March ruling by a federal judge in Texas who said some of the preventive care requirements

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Need a Practical High School Graduation Gift?

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We’ve got you covered. If you know a recent high school graduate, you should find out if they have a simple estate plan to allow their parents or guardians to make medical and financial decisions if they are incapacitated.

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With high school graduation season in full swing, it is essential to remember that at age 18, parents no longer have the right to make medical and financial decisions for their

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Thousands of Georgians looking for new health insurance coverage

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Friday Health Plans announced this week it is winding down operations in the seven states where it operates, because it is stretched for cash.

ATLANTA — The Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office has shut down a health insurance company in the state, leaving tens of thousands of people looking for new coverage.

Friday Health Plans announced this week it is winding down operations in the seven states where it operates, because it is stretched for cash.

Heather Romanowski is one of the nearly 37,000 Georgians who now have until July 31 to find a new insurance company.

“(I’m feeling) panic,” she

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How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan for Your Small Business

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Key points

  • Health insurance is an important benefit to provide to your employees, whether you’re required to or not.
  • You’ll want to think about the cost of insurance and the type of plan you want.
  • You may want to get help in navigating your choices.

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As a small business owner, you’re no doubt aware that it’s important to not only attract solid talent, but do what you can to retain talented employees. And a good way to do that is to make sure you’re offering a

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