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Michael Zabetakis’ monthly health insurance premium nearly tripled when the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expired in January— rising from about $500 to nearly $1,500 as he waits to turn 65 in July and qualify for Medicare. By his birthday, the Glen Burnie native will have shelled out $6,000 for his health care. Zabetakis, 64, worked at Becton Dickinson…
Because Congress failed to extend these credits during the bitter legislative standoffs of late 2025, average marketplace premiums have surged by 114%. In states like West Virginia, some households have reported costs increasing tenfold, forcing older residents and middle-income families to drop coverage entirely. Data from West Virginia continues to…
Iowa House lawmakers are advancing legislation that would place a temporary tax increase on some health insurance companies in the state— matching a similar legislative proposal moving in the Senate. The House bill, like its Senate counterpart, would temporarily increase the tax on health insurance premiums from 0.925 percent to 3 percent to help the state…
DES MOINES— Though tears, Kay Marcel recounted the years of uncertainty she says her family has faced trying to secure services for her son through Iowa's privately managed Medicaid system. Speaking Tuesday, March 10, to Iowa House lawmakers, the 73- year-old Urbandale mother described the anxiety that comes each time her 47- year-old son Joel— who has an…
If you’ re wondering why there are tax increases on top of tax increases this year, coming soon to a ballot near you if you haven’ t seen them already, one reason is Medi-Cal spending. In California, 14.5 million people are on Medi-Cal, the safety-net health insurance program for low-income people. A new report from the Legislative Analyst’ s Office warns that Medi-Cal…
There’ s a new school health insurance option on the block, and so far, more than 150 districts across Montana have signed up to make the switch. State Auditor James Brown on Tuesday announced he approved the new Bridged Health Alliance Trust after ensuring it met the statutory requirements of having at least 150 school districts opt in representing at least…
The following information was released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation:. Medicaid is theprimary programproviding comprehensive healthand long-term care to low-income people, including access to prescription drugs to treat acute problems and manage ongoing chronic conditions, covering about one in five people in the United States.
The following information was released by the office of the California Attorney General:. OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter responding to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that would…
2026 MAR 13– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pain& Central Nervous System Daily News– Investigators discuss new findings in Pain and Central Nervous System. According to news reporting originating from Wonju, South Korea, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ South Korea has expanded insurance reimbursement for brain magnetic resonance imaging…
2026 MAR 13– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Fresh data on Managed Care are presented in a new report. According to news reporting originating from Reston, Virginia, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Prior work identified greater workforce attrition among subspecialist radiologists than among generalist radiologists.
2026 MAR 13– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Insurance have been published. Funders for this research include National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation.
More than 400 nurses at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, where officials warned of a dire financial hole, have been cut off from health insurance coverage for six weeks, according to their union. Kathy Hochul provided $15 million in emergency state aid recently to the financially strapped 181- year-old community hospital that borders Fort Greene Park, multiple…
Prime Healthcare, which owns eight Illinois hospitals, may soon no longer be in-network with the state’ s largest health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois- a situation that could force some patients to switch doctors or pay more for care. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois sent letters to members earlier this month informing them that Prime has“…
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Rhode Island:. WHEREAS, Rhode Island has a responsibility to maximize the value of federal affordability programs and to take all reasonable administrative steps to ensure that marketplace enrollees can access predictable, affordable monthly premiums, especially at a time when the…
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Rhode Island:. CENTRAL FALLS, RI Governor Dan McKee wasjoined today byHealthSourceRI leaders, community health partners, and health insurance navigators at Blackstone Valley Community Health Careto highlighthisAffordability for Allefforts to make health insurance more…
There is broad, bipartisan agreement that there should be more government regulation when it comes to prescription drug costs, according to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization.
Iowa House lawmakers are advancing legislation that would place a temporary tax increase on some health insurance companies in the state— matching a similar legislative proposal moving in the Senate. The House bill, like its Senate counterpart, would temporarily increase the tax on health insurance premiums from 0.925 percent to 3 percent to help the state…
Employees of CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit managed care entity, raised more than $56,000 for Firefly Children& Family Alliance to support an emergency aid fund for individuals and families. In addition to raising funds for Firefly, CareSource employees participated in a volunteer day of service at the Gene Glick Family Support Center in…
The following information was released by the Illinois Senate Democrats:. According to the Center for Disease Control, roughly 2.9 million adults and 456,000 children across the United States suffer from epilepsy or another seizure disorder. To expand Illinois patient access to these life-saving devices, Senate Bill 2762 would require health insurance…
State Senator Tony Hwang, Ranking Member of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, voted today in support of HB 5378, legislation designed to expand affordable health insurance options for individuals and employees of small businesses through Association Health Plans, technically known as Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements.
