Iowa is one of 30 states where the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services determined eligible individuals, mostly children, were being disenrolled even though the states had information indicating they remained eligible. CMS estimated 10,000 to 49,999 eligible Iowa individuals were affected by the process. Iowa, like other states, has been reviewing…
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A former Brooklyn investment banker faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple acts of fraud, United States Attorney Breon Peace announced this week. According to United States Attorney Peace, Russell's fraudulent act affected 29 investors in total, who as a collective lost at least $1.5 million. "Russell leveraged investor interest in…
Grim forecasts from economists had predicted that as the Federal Reserve jacked up its benchmark rate ever higher, consumers and businesses would curb spending, companies would slash jobs and unemployment would spike as high as 7% or more— twice its level when the Fed began tightening credit. The Fed chair at the time, Paul Volcker, attacked inflation by…
In the ruling, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas, a Trump appointee, granted the administration's petition to dismiss a lawsuit by 25 Republican state attorneys general, led by Texas's Ken Paxton and Utah's Sean Reyes. The Biden administration had earlier sought to move the lawsuit to Washington, D.C., but the Northern District denied…
–With continued flight staffing shortages, inclement weather, and scheduling issues this summer, many have experienced a delay or cancellation during trips. Here's how to file a successful claim from the experts at Yonder Travel Insurance. "Some of the most frequent claims we assist customers with include trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expense,…
The new framework enables even closer cooperation: all electric vehicles offered by Fleetpool on a subscription basis via the various brands are covered exclusively by Allianz. At the same time, Allianz becomes the main partner for the insurance business of the remaining Fleetpool fleet. Allianz, in turn, gains access to an important market and its customer…
In 2017, Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas Legislature joined together to expand Medicaid, passing legislation that would have allowed the state to accept federal funding and give thousands of working Kansans access to health insurance. Kansas has lost out on $6.5 billion in federal funds— money the state’ s taxpayers paid, which could be going to…
Corebridge Financial, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its UK life insurance business, to Aviva plc for a total consideration of £460 million in cash. Peter Zaffino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of majority shareholder American International Group, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Corebridge, said: "…
Total enrollment in Mass-Health, which combines Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program under one umbrella, fell for the third straight month with additional drops forecast in the near future, officials announced Thursday. Massachusetts is now five months into a campaign to determine how many of the 2.4 million people on MassHealth rolls in…
Corebridge Financial, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its UK life insurance business, to Aviva plc for a total consideration of £460 million in cash. Peter Zaffino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of majority shareholder American International Group, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Corebridge, said:“…
In 2017, Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas Legislature joined together to expand Medicaid, passing legislation that would have allowed the state to accept federal funding and give thousands of working Kansans access to health insurance. Kansas has lost out on $6.5 billion in federal funds— money the state’ s taxpayers paid, which could be going to…
In 2017, Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas Legislature joined together to expand Medicaid, passing legislation that would have allowed the state to accept federal funding and give thousands of working Kansans access to health insurance. Kansas has lost out on $6.5 billion in federal funds— money the state’ s taxpayers paid, which could be going to…
In 2017, Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas Legislature joined together to expand Medicaid, passing legislation that would have allowed the state to accept federal funding and give thousands of working Kansans access to health insurance. Kansas has lost out on $6.5 billion in federal funds— money the state’ s taxpayers paid, which could be going to…
We applaud the actions of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in their efforts to adapt regulations to support a more viable insurance market. “Despite current challenges, the state of California is highly insurable. Guidewire HazardHub data shows that more than 90% of the property damage in California is concentrated…
In 2017, Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas Legislature joined together to expand Medicaid, passing legislation that would have allowed the state to accept federal funding and give thousands of working Kansans access to health insurance. Kansas has lost out on $6.5 billion in federal funds— money the state’ s taxpayers paid, which could be going to…
Even before the vaccine was available, my doctor and I wholeheartedly agreed that it would be a good idea to get the vaccine, which means that the CDC recommends it for me. And since insurers participating in the "Obamacare" Health Insurance Marketplace are required to cover all CDC- recommended vaccines, I assumed– perhaps naively– that Blue Cross/Blue Shield of…
Paying for health care can be challenging- but are you taking full advantage of all the resources available to you? In fact, you can carry your HSA with you all the way until retirement, when you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses that Medicare or Medicare Supplement Insurance doesn't cover. In 2023, you can contribute up to $3,850 to an HSA, or $4,850 if…
SACRAMENTO, Calif.- A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to stop the nation's top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state by letting them consider climate risks when setting their prices. It's one reason why, in the past year, seven of California's top insurance companies have paused or restricted new business in the state.
In 2017, Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas Legislature joined together to expand Medicaid, passing legislation that would have allowed the state to accept federal funding and give thousands of working Kansans access to health insurance. Kansas has lost out on $6.5 billion in federal funds— money the state’ s taxpayers paid, which could be going to…
