Posted on · Because of the Affordable Care Act, some Houstonians are getting health insurance either for the first time or for the first time in a long time. But that doesn’t mean they’re actually getting timely healthcare. In her series,  âObamacare Odysseys,â Houston Public Media health and science reporter Carrie Feibel explains why. We talk with […]
Posted on · New Houstonians and renters whose leases are up in the fall may be apartment hunting these days. While demand is consistently high here, there are lots of apartment developments to explore. The real challenge – finding an apartment with the amenities you want, at the price you want, in the location you want, when you […]
Posted on · "Narrow network" plans mean fewer choices in exchange for lower premiums
Posted on · Newly-insured patients and doctors both figuring out new medical networks
Posted on · Harris Health, the county's public hospital and clinic system, has long been the safety net for the uninsured. But this year some of those patients had a choice: continue to get care at Harris Health (and pay a tax penalty for being uninsured), or sign up for private insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Most stuck with the safety net. Health educator Denise LaRue says lots of patients were unfamiliar with health insurance and didn't see the benefit of paying premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
Posted on · Many new plans under Obamacare have consumers and doctors scrambling to find out which providers accept which plans and what services are provided.
Posted on · Houston Public Media's Health and Science Reporter Carrie Feibel is producing a new series on the impact the Affordable Care Act is having on Houstonians. It’s called “Obamacare Odysseys.” She’ll tell us about it, and share some of what she’s heard so far from your fellow Houstonians.
Posted on · Last week, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the execution of Robert James Campbell within hours of his execution. The 41 year old was convicted in 1991 of the rape and murder of a Houston bank teller. The stay allows his lawyers to file a new petition alleging he's developmentally disabled, according to […]
Posted on · Many Texans still lack access to affordable coverage because officials opted out of expanding Medicaid.
Posted on · A Missouri City woman was finally able to get needed surgery for her injured hand after purchasing an individual plan through the Affordable Care Act.