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Network Adequacy: Rules Insurance Carriers Must Follow

(1 days ago) The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a landmark piece of legislation that was enacted in 2010. Most of its provisions took effect by 2014, including the creation of a health insurance exchange in each state (most states use HealthCare.gov, which is the federally-run exchange). In each state, private health insurance … See more

https://www.verywellhealth.com/network-adequacy-rules-5442961

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Health Insurance Network Adequacy Requirements - National …

(4 days ago) WebHMO network adequacy requirements: 30 miles for primary care and general care hospital. 75 miles for specialty care, special hospitals and single health care plan physicians or providers. PPO network adequacy requirements: 30 miles in non-rural areas and 60 miles in rural areas for primary care and general hospital care.

https://www.ncsl.org/health/health-insurance-network-adequacy-requirements

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Network Adequacy Standards and Enforcement KFF

(5 days ago) WebHealth plan networks affect patient access to care. This brief reviews options for setting and enforcing network adequacy standards and tools for making differences in plan networks more transparent.

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/network-adequacy-standards-and-enforcement/

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Network Adequacy - National Association of Insurance …

(3 days ago) WebLast Updated 6/1/2023. Issue: Network adequacy refers to a health plan's ability to deliver the benefits promised by providing reasonable access to enough in-network primary care and specialty physicians, and all health care services included under the terms of the contract. The federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) included many reforms intended

https://content.naic.org/cipr-topics/network-adequacy

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Private Health Insurance: State and Federal Oversight …

(2 days ago) WebThe Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, includes a provision for GAO to review the adequacy of provider networks in individual and group health plans. This report describes (1) state, CMS, and DOL …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105642

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GAO-23-105642, PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE: State and …

(4 days ago) WebThe Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, includes a provision for GAO to review the adequacy of provider networks in individual and group health plans. This report describes (1) state, CMS, and DOL oversight of the adequacy of provider networks; and (2) what is known about the adequacy of individual and group health plans’ provider networks.

https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-23-105642.pdf

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Network Adequacy CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …

(3 days ago) WebNetwork Adequacy. Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations offering coordinated care plans, network-based private fee-for-service (PFFS) plans, and network-based medical savings account (MSA) plans, as well as section 1876 cost organizations, must maintain a network of appropriate providers that is sufficient to provide adequate …

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/network-adequacy

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Improving the Health Insurance Marketplace - American …

(6 days ago) WebImproving the Health Insurance Marketplace Network adequacy The AMA believes that an adequate provider network is a critical attribute of health insurance coverage. Patients are more likely to seek medical care from physicians and other health care providers who are part of the network. Inadequate networks could prevent patients

https://www.ama-assn.org/sites/ama-assn.org/files/corp/media-browser/public/network-adequacy.pdf

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Ensuring Access to Quality Healthcare - American Heart …

(3 days ago) Web12 Dafny LS, Hendel I, Marone V, Ody C. Narrow Networks On The Health Insurance Marketplaces: Prevalence, Pricing, And The Cost Of Network Breadth.”Health Affairs. 2017;36(9): 1606-1614. 13 Keith K. Consumers Sue Centene Over Network Adequacy, Transparency. Health Affairs Blog. Jan 15, 2018. Available at:

https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/About-Us/Policy-Research/Fact-Sheets/Access-to-Care/Network-Adequacy-2020.pdf

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A Better Approach to Regulating Provider Network Adequacy

(5 days ago) Web2 Many analysts view this emergence of alternative networks as a positive market development.7 Prior to the ACA, insurers in the individual and small group markets competed to a large extent based

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/regulatory-options-for-provider-network-adequacy.pdf

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Medicaid Managed Care Network Adequacy & Access: …

(6 days ago) WebThis brief describes current network adequacy and availability standards for Medicaid managed care plans, presents related findings from KFF’s 22nd annual Medicaid budget survey (conducted in

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-managed-care-network-adequacy-access-current-standards-and-proposed-changes/

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Regulation of Health Plan Provider Networks Health Affairs

(Just Now) WebState regulation of network adequacy for commercial health plans, pre-ACA. Regulation of private health insurance traditionally has been a state responsibility. In an effort to ensure that health

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20160728.898461/

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December PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE - U.S. Government …

(5 days ago) WebPRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE . State and Federal Oversight of Provider Networks Varies . What GAO Found . Provider network adequacy refers to a health plan’s ability to deliver the benefits promised to enrollees by providing reasonable access to a sufficient number of in-network providers. Inadequate networks can make it more likely that enrollees

https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-23-105642-highlights.pdf

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A state-by-state fix for network adequacy issues?

(6 days ago) WebLast week, the NAIC unanimously voted to adopt the Network Adequacy Model Act – draft legislation that states can use as a foundation for enacting a state law to ensure network adequacy in health insurance plans. The legislation – when enacted by states – has the potential to make significant improvements to insured consumers’ …

https://www.healthinsurance.org/blog/a-state-by-state-fix-for-network-adequacy-issues/

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Network Adequacy and Health Equity: Improving Private …

(8 days ago) WebUnder the Affordable Care Act, private insurance consumers in the new health insurance marketplaces have new rights that are designed to ensure that once they are enrolled in coverage, they are able to get the care they need. These include rights to provider network adequacy in general, specific rights to see ECPs, and rights to

https://familiesusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ACT_Network-Adequacy-Brief_final_082214_web.pdf

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Physicians outline 6 key provisions for network adequacy

(8 days ago) WebPhysicians, hospitals and other health care providers urged the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in a letter to adopt model legislation that would give patients access to the care and physicians they need. The letter includes six key provisions that would serve as a template for many state policymakers considering …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/physicians-outline-6-key-provisions-network-adequacy

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A Consumer-Centric Approach To Network Adequacy - Health …

(Just Now) WebIdentifying actively practicing providers is an indispensable first step for determining network adequacy and for enabling consumers to make informed choices about their insurance. 31 State and

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2019.00116

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Network Adequacy and Health Care Access Regulations in …

(7 days ago) WebExplainer: Network Adequacy and Health Care Access Regulations Current as of January 2024 3 CHBRP.org insurance subject to regulation and/or administration by DHCS, DMHC and/or CDI.5 Although many of the requirements are similar, there are some differences between requirements for plans and policies based on the regulator.

https://www.chbrp.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/Network%20Adequacy_011824_FINAL_1.pdf

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Health Insurers: Network Adequacy Requirements, Standards, and

(9 days ago) WebNetwork Adequacy Requirements, Standards, and Submission InstructionsI. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSEInsurance Law § 3241(a) requires insurers, corporations organized pursuant to Article 43 of the Insurance Law, municipal cooperative health benefit plans certified pursuant to Article 47 of the Insurance Law, and student health plans …

https://dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/health_insurers/network_adequacy_reqs_standards_submission_instructions

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Network Adequacy: What Advocates Need to Know

(Just Now) Webfor health plans to meet these standards.10 Currently, 20 states have network adequacy requirements for HMOs. However, only 8 states adopted NAIC’s Model Act.11 In most states, the Department of Insurance (DOI) oversees network adequacy. In some states, the Department of Health (DOH) reviews plans’ network adequacy when an HMO applies for

https://communitycatalyst.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Network-Adequacy_what-advocates-need-to-know_FINAL-01-28-14.pdf

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CMS proposes stricter network adequacy standards for plans in …

(8 days ago) WebA recent government watchdog report found 243 out of 375 plan issuers on the federal exchanges weren’t complying with network adequacy standards for the 2023 plan year. States have also reported

https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-proposes-state-aca-provider-adequacy-time-distance-standards/699999/

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Health Provider Network Adequacy Report #1 2019 - Boise …

(2 days ago) WebTable 1 summarizes NAIC information on network adequacy statutes or regulations for states adjacent or near Idaho: Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Colorado is included because the state holds relevance for Idaho, as it is also characterized by a greater composition of rural counties like Idaho.6.

https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1018&context=ipi_reports

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