eHealth, Inc. - EHTH STOCK NEWS

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) released a survey revealing diminished public confidence in government management of COVID-19, with only 26% reporting increased trust over the past year. Key findings include:

• 48% disapprove of government handling of the omicron variant.
• 78% prioritize COVID management in elections.
• 25% struggled to access testing, while 78% worried about non-COVID medical care access.

The survey, conducted in January 2022 with 1,077 responses, underscores growing public concern about health care availability amidst ongoing pandemic challenges.

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) will present at the Evercore ISI 4th Annual HealthCONx Conference on December 1, 2021, at 11:20 a.m. E.T. Investors can access the live audio webcast of the presentation via eHealth's website. A replay will be available post-event. Established in 1997, eHealth operates a comprehensive health insurance marketplace, connecting over 8 million members with various insurance plans, including Medicare options.

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) released its Medicare AEP Half-Time Report, providing insights into costs, trends, and beneficiary sentiments during the Annual Enrollment Period for 2022. Key findings indicate that while Medicare Advantage and Part D premiums are stable, Medicare Supplement costs have risen by 8%. Notably, $0 premium Medicare Advantage plans account for 88% of selections. Support for expanding Medicare access has declined significantly, with 46% preferring the program to remain for those 65 and older. Additionally, a strong bipartisan consensus exists on the need for government action on drug costs.

eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) reported its third-quarter results for 2021, highlighting key financial metrics. The company operates a health insurance marketplace, connecting over 8 million members with insurance options. Its earnings presentation is available on its Investor Relations website. A conference call to discuss results was scheduled for November 8, 2021. Investors can access the live webcast and presentation slides online. eHealth offers various health insurance plans through its platforms, serving consumers across the U.S.

On November 2, 2021, eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) announced the granting of inducement stock unit awards to CEO Fran Soistman and CFO Christine Janofsky. These awards were part of the company's inducement plan and were aimed at attracting these key executives. Soistman's awards include three separate stock grants totaling 142,500 shares, with vesting conditions related to time and stock price performance. Janofsky received two awards totaling 48,084 shares, also subject to similar vesting conditions. This initiative complies with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) released its biannual Health Insurance Trends report, highlighting key consumer preferences and challenges in the health insurance market. Notably, 83% of Medicare beneficiaries favor government negotiation for prescription drug costs. The report indicates a significant online shift for new Medicare beneficiaries, with 69% desiring options beyond government marketplaces. It reflects insights from over 6,400 responses and offers valuable data for industry leaders and policymakers.

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), a prominent online health insurance marketplace, will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 8, 2021. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, led by the new CEO, Francis Soistman, and CFO, Christine Janofsky. The call will be accessible for both domestic and international callers. eHealth has served over 8 million members since 1997, providing a wide array of health insurance options.

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) is set to enhance Medicare enrollments starting October 15, 2021, coinciding with Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The company aims to improve enrollment quality through new sales integrity agents, a cloud-based monitoring system, and revised compensation models focusing on customer needs. Furthermore, eHealth has increased the proportion of in-house agents to 95% and provided additional training. With over 160,000 Customer Center accounts and revamped online shopping tools, eHealth aims to deliver a better experience for Medicare beneficiaries.

eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) announced the granting of stock options to Fran Soistman, its newly appointed CEO, effective November 1, 2021. On October 6, 2021, the Compensation Committee approved two inducement stock options totaling 200,000 shares, split equally between Time-Based and Performance-Based Options. The options have an exercise price equal to the closing stock price on the grant date and will vest over four years, subject to certain employment conditions. This grant aligns with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) to incentivize Soistman’s employment.