# Insurance Coverage on The No Agenda Show Insurance Coverage comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Healthcare Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-bill.md), [Medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [Affordable Care Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Eli Lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Gail King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gail-king.md), [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Medicare Coverage Confusion, Hospital Billing Questions - **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-12 - **Time:** 4:52–7:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/medicare-coverage-confusion-hospital-billing-questions.md A discussion regarding the specifics of Medicare coverage arises following a listener's concern about the 80/20 split versus a reported 60% coverage rate. The hosts note the difficulty in obtaining transparent pricing for hospital stays and rehabilitation services, as staff often claim such information is above their pay grade. Keywords: [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), hospital bills, part a, part b, [insurance coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-coverage.md) ### Scott Gottlieb on the Degradation of ACIP - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 1:48:39–1:57:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/scott-gottlieb-on-the-degradation-of-acip.md Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who serves on the board of Pfizer, expressed alarm over the CDC's decision to delay the Hepatitis B dose. He argued that the advisory committee (ACIP) is being degraded by "anti-vax activists" and that its decisions will no longer be respected by states or insurers. Gottlieb emphasized the risks of chronic infection in children under five, while the hosts suggest the shift is a necessary move toward informed consent and removing pharma indemnification. Keywords: [scott gottlieb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-gottlieb.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), acip, [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccine schedule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-schedule.md), [insurance coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-coverage.md) ### Insurance Coverage Implications, Affordable Care Act Vaccine Mandates - **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-29 - **Time:** 25:02–28:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/insurance-coverage-implications-affordable-care-act-vaccine-mandates.md The removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC's recommended list may allow insurance companies to stop covering the cost of the shots. Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers are only required to cover vaccines on the official recommended schedule at no cost to the patient. Estimates suggest out-of-pocket costs could reach $57 for children and $137 for adults if coverage is dropped. Keywords: [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [insurance coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-coverage.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [gail king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gail-king.md), [pharmaceutical advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-advertising.md) ### Mounjaro vs. Ozempic and the Medicare Coverage Push - **Episode:** [1612: Global Donut](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-06 - **Time:** 1:21:51–1:29:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/mounjaro-vs-ozempic-and-the-medicare-coverage-push.md A report comparing Mounjaro and Ozempic identifies Mounjaro as the "clear winner" for weight loss. The hosts argue that the pharmaceutical industry is lobbying for Medicare to cover these expensive drugs by reclassifying obesity as a disease, which would force private insurers to follow suit and create a massive taxpayer-funded revenue stream. Keywords: [mounjaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mounjaro.md), [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [weight loss drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss-drugs.md), [insurance coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-coverage.md) ### Gun Owner Insurance, Reuters Media Campaign - **Episode:** [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-03 - **Time:** 1:35:52–1:40:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman/chapter/gun-owner-insurance-reuters-media-campaign.md Reuters is criticized for promoting a "mandatory million-dollar insurance" scheme for gun owners as a workaround for gun control legislation. The proposal suggests that insurers would act as regulators by charging higher premiums for certain types of firearms or younger owners. The hosts argue this imposes an unconstitutional burden on a fundamental right. Keywords: [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), mandatory coverage ### Healthcare Coverage, John Dingell Control Quote - **Episode:** [185: VATBS vs AQAP](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-25 - **Time:** 37:07–40:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap/chapter/healthcare-coverage-john-dingell-control-quote.md Despite reports that 32 million Americans will gain insurance, the media has struggled to find individuals currently benefiting from the new healthcare law. Congressman John Dingell of Michigan made a controversial statement during an interview, suggesting that the administrative steps of the legislation are necessary to "control the people." This phrasing is interpreted as a reveal of the government's true intent behind the reform. Keywords: [john dingell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-dingell.md), [healthcare bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-bill.md), [insurance coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-coverage.md), [social control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-control.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md) ### California Inmate Healthcare Costs and Unemployment - **Episode:** [117: No Anthrax For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-30 - **Time:** 14:21–17:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you/chapter/california-inmate-healthcare-costs-and-unemployment.md California reportedly spends $800 million annually on healthcare for ex-convicts, a figure contrasted against the struggles of working citizens facing 15% unemployment. 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