In January, new federal rules will pose restrictions on how Medicare Advantage plans use algorithm tools that match patients with similar diagnoses and characteristics to make some coverage decisions.

People who identify as LGBT are nearly twice as likely to experience denied claims compared to other consumers (30% vs. 17%).

While Massachusetts came in as #1 overall, it was ranked #39 for affordability.

Health coverage of working-age adults increased significantly in the Northeast, South and West, although increases varied by age and employment status, according to the latest Census Bureau report.