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52% of Medicare Beneficiaries Say More Should Be Done to Protect Vulnerable Groups from COVID-19, eHealth Survey Finds

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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eHealth's survey also found that more than a third (37%) of Medicare beneficiaries have experienced a loss of income as a direct or indirect results of the coronavirus.

Key Points: 
  • eHealth's survey also found that more than a third (37%) of Medicare beneficiaries have experienced a loss of income as a direct or indirect results of the coronavirus.
  • "Medicare beneficiaries are by definition among those at greater risk from the COVID-19 coronavirus, and their concerns deserve special attention," said eHealth CEO Scott Flanders.
  • eHealth's findings are based on a voluntary survey of Medicare beneficiaries who purchased Medicare health insurance products through eHealth.
  • Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans may not face out-of-pocket costs for hospitalization for COVID-19.

Benefytt Technologies Announces Director Departure

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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TAMPA, Fla., April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benefytt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFYT), a health insurance technology company and leading marketplace for Medicare-related health insurance plans, today announced that Ellen M. Duffield has resigned as a director of Benefytt Technologies, Inc. effective April 9, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benefytt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFYT), a health insurance technology company and leading marketplace for Medicare-related health insurance plans, today announced that Ellen M. Duffield has resigned as a director of Benefytt Technologies, Inc. effective April 9, 2020.
  • With our shift in focus toward our Medicare segment we understand that this is now an appropriate time for her to resign.
  • Benefytt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFYT) is a health insurance technology company that primarily engages in the development and operation of private e-commerce health insurance marketplaces, consumer engagement platforms, agency technology systems, and insurance policy administration platforms.
  • By leveraging existing and emerging platforms and technologies, Benefytt offers a range of Medicare-related insurance plans from many of the nations leading carriers as well as other types of health insurance and supplemental products that meet the needs of consumers.

69% of Health Insurance Enrollees Do Not Understand How Their Coverage Works for Coronavirus (COVID-19), eHealth Survey Finds

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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"Health insurance enrollees may find some comfort in knowing that the new coronavirus is covered much like any other illness by their major medical health plan," said eHealth CEO Scott Flanders.

Key Points: 
  • "Health insurance enrollees may find some comfort in knowing that the new coronavirus is covered much like any other illness by their major medical health plan," said eHealth CEO Scott Flanders.
  • Unfortunately, our survey finds that many will struggle to pay their full deductible if hospitalized for treatment of the virus.
  • eHealth's findings are based on a voluntary survey of consumers age 18 to 64 who enrolled in individual and family health insurance plans purchased through eHealth.
  • eHealth offers thousands of individual, family and small business health plans underwritten by many of the nation's leading health insurance companies.

Support for "Medicare for All" Drops among Medicare Beneficiaries, eHealth Survey Finds

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to a survey of more than 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries released today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) ( eHealth.com ), 37% of Medicare beneficiaries support the idea that all Americans should have access to Medicare or Medicare-like coverage, down from 41% in a 2019 eHealth survey.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to a survey of more than 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries released today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) ( eHealth.com ), 37% of Medicare beneficiaries support the idea that all Americans should have access to Medicare or Medicare-like coverage, down from 41% in a 2019 eHealth survey.
  • eHealth's survey found that 58% of Medicare beneficiaries now say Medicare should remain primarily for people age 65 and older, up from 42% last year.
  • Fewer Medicare beneficiaries would support a "Medicare for all" candidate 43% say they would not consider supporting a "Medicare for all" candidate for president, up from 36% in 2019.
  • eHealth's findings are based on a voluntary survey of consumers who enrolled in Medicare plans purchased from eHealth.

Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. Has Been Officially Renamed Benefytt Technologies, Inc.

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Friday, March 6, 2020
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TAMPA, Fla., March 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. today announced that it has officially been renamed Benefytt Technologies, Inc. and that its NASDAQ ticker symbol has been changed to BFYT.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. today announced that it has officially been renamed Benefytt Technologies, Inc. and that its NASDAQ ticker symbol has been changed to BFYT.
  • The name change signifies the Companys go-forward strategy to be a premier health insurance technology company that offers a range of Medicare-related insurance plans as well as other health and life insurance products that meet the needs of customers, said Gavin Southwell, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Benefytt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFYT) is a health insurance technology company that primarily engages in the development and operation of private e-commerce health insurance marketplaces, consumer engagement platforms, agency technology systems, and insurance policy administration platforms.
  • By leveraging existing and emerging platforms and technologies, Benefytt offers a range of Medicare-related insurance plans from many of the nations leading carriers as well as other types of health insurance and supplemental products that meet the needs of consumers.

eHealth, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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Interested investors can access the live audio webcast of the presentations at www.ehealthinsurance.com under Investor Relations.

Key Points: 
  • Interested investors can access the live audio webcast of the presentations at www.ehealthinsurance.com under Investor Relations.
  • Please visit the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software.
  • eHealth offers thousands of individual, family and small business health plans underwritten by many of the nation's leading health insurance companies.
  • eHealth (through its subsidiaries) is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Nearly Two Thirds of Medicare Enrollees Worry about Surprise Medical Bills, According to eHealth Survey

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a survey of Medicare beneficiaries released today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) ( eHealth.com ) show that 63% of respondents worry about getting a surprise medical bill after they receive medical care.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a survey of Medicare beneficiaries released today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) ( eHealth.com ) show that 63% of respondents worry about getting a surprise medical bill after they receive medical care.
  • eHealth's survey also found that out-of-pocket costs and coverage for preferred medical providers were the top considerations when beneficiaries shop for a new Medicare plan.
  • "Our survey shows that surprise medical bills aren't only a concern for the pre-Medicare population but for Medicare enrollees as well," said eHealth CEO Scott Flanders.
  • eHealth's findings are based on a voluntary survey of consumers who enrolled in Medicare plans purchased from eHealth.

Health Plan Comparison Tools Can Significantly Increase Consumer Confidence, According to eHealth Analysis

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) ( eHealth.com ) released an analysis of consumer use of its health insurance plan comparison tool, shedding light on how consumers use online tools to narrow down their coverage options.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) ( eHealth.com ) released an analysis of consumer use of its health insurance plan comparison tool, shedding light on how consumers use online tools to narrow down their coverage options.
  • "Those who compared plans with the tool were twice as likely to purchase a plan compared to those who did not."
  • "This illustrates the importance of making intuitive, reliable tools available to consumers shopping for health insurance coverage online.
  • eHealth offers thousands of individual, family and small business health plans underwritten by many of the nation's leading health insurance companies.

Few Health Insurance Consumers Believe "Medicare for All" Would Be Implemented, According to eHealth Survey

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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Highlights from eHealth survey include the following:

Key Points: 
  • Highlights from eHealth survey include the following:
    Many doubt "Medicare for all" would be implemented.
  • eHealth's findings are compiled from voluntary surveys of consumers who purchased Medicare plans or individual and family plans compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through eHealth.
  • eHealth offers thousands of individual, family and small business health plans underwritten by many of the nation's leading health insurance companies.
  • eHealth (through its subsidiaries) is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Nearly Eight in Ten Intend to Review their ACA Health Insurance Options During Open Enrollment, eHealth Survey Shows

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Monday, November 11, 2019
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"For years we've encouraged people who buy health insurance on their own to review their options every year during open enrollment season," said eHealth CEO Scott Flanders.

Key Points: 
  • "For years we've encouraged people who buy health insurance on their own to review their options every year during open enrollment season," said eHealth CEO Scott Flanders.
  • Most people enrolled in ACA plans intend to shop during open enrollment: Nearly eight in ten respondents (79%) intend to review their 2020 coverage options before December 15, 2019.
  • eHealth offers thousands of individual, family and small business health plans underwritten by many of the nation's leading health insurance companies.
  • eHealth (through its subsidiaries) is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.