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New Report Highlights Consumer Complaints about Medical Debt
A new report by the Arizona PIRG Education Fund and the Frontier Group explores consumer complaints about medical debt, a major source of problems for consumers, since medical debt items on credit reports are often wrong or about the wrong consumer.
With Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Just Underway, Pima Community College Chancellor, HHS Interim Regional Director, and members of the Cover Arizona Coalition Highlight Efforts to Educate & Enroll Young Adults
With open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace just underway, Pima Community College leaders, the Interim Regional Director for Health & Human Services (HHS) and members of the Cover Arizona coalition highlighted efforts to educate and enroll young Arizonans in health insurance.
Phoenix College President, HHS Interim Regional Director, and Cover Arizona Announce Plans to Educate and Enroll Arizonans
With the Health Insurance Marketplace set to open on November 15, Phoenix College leaders, the Interim Regional Director for Health & Human Services (HHS) and members of the Cover Arizona coalition announced plans to educate and enroll Arizonans in health insurance. Participants also provided tips on what Arizonans need to know to receive new health insurance or renew their existing insurance.
College Grads: Is it Time for You to Review Your Health Coverage Options?
As the Class of 2014 graduates from Arizona colleges this month, many new degree-holders will take time to look for work in their chosen field, consider pursuing a higher degree or ponder their next move. Whichever path they choose, one of those important steps should include evaluating whether they will experience any gaps in health coverage during this time period.
Groups Launch “Cover Arizona Week” Targeting Uninsured Statewide
This week, Cover Arizona, a coalition of organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of Arizonans, will host more than 50 community events statewide to provide opportunities for the uninsured to “Get Covered.”