Fallon Community Health Plan
Coverage of Fallon Community Health Plan in the Nexus archive.
- Despite some relief, small businesses still in line for double-digit health premium increases
Small businesses and individuals in Massachusetts will face a 10.4% average increase in health insurance premiums for 2027, down from insurers' initial 12.9% proposal after negotiations by the Healey administration. Fallon Community Health Plan's requested 25% increase was rejected, and the merged market—a subset covering 700,000 members—will see its second consecutive year of double-digit rate hikes.
- [US]Imperial Collections
A person is being harassed by Imperial Collections over a disputed $1,562.92 hospital bill from St. Vincent's Hospital, which they claim is invalid due to an incorrect procedure code and lack of prior billing. The individual, who has a background in medical billing, alleges HIPAA violations and has contacted the hospital to confirm no debt exists.