Insurance companies doing business in Montana won’t have to provide coverage for hearing aids after Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed House Bill 607 earlier this month. State law currently requires insurance companies to cover hearing aids for individuals 18 years and younger. HB 607, brought by Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, would have extended that to all…
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A new analysis highlights long-term benefits of transplant-based treatment for lymphoma patients. Frisco Group Health Insurance coverage plays a critical role in ensuring access to evolving cancer care strategies that offer durable results and greater treatment flexibility.
Kristin Brey updates the Schoolhouse Rock episode on the 3 branches of government to reflect Donald Trump's one-ring circus threatening democracy.
Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This week: health coverage losses due to congressional Republicans’ cuts; UnitedHealth in free fall; the young children dying to fentanyl; EPA funding to clean up polluted sites; and…
New Jersey’s windfall from the corporate conversion of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield is now in hand, but not everyone is happy about where it is going. State officials intend to use $625 million New Jersey collected in payments over recent years in ways that would ultimately allow the state to beef up its budget surplus…
During his first administration, President Donald Trump’s top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use Medicaid money for social services not traditionally covered by health insurance. It was a first-in-the-nation experiment to funnel health care money into housing, nutrition, and other social services.
Japan’s equity financing landscape continues to evolve faster as the nation grapples with unprecedented economic challenges. The Japanese economy contracted an annualized 0.7% in the January-March quarter—substantially worse than the expected 0.2% decline. Japanese firms have started seeking alternative funding sources as U.S. tariff policies threaten their export-driven…
During his first administration, President Donald Trump’ s top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use Medicaid money for social services not traditionally covered by health insurance. In Trump’ s second term, his administration is throwing participating states from California to Arkansas into disarray, arguing that social services should…
“Weighing run for governor, David Jolly proposes gun liability insurance to reduce violence,” the Tallahassee Democrat reported Thursday. “Jolly is a former Republican congressman from St. Petersburg introducing himself to voters elsewhere as a potential Democratic candidate for governor. He’s holding a series of town halls; among the things he’s talking about is gun…
The U.S. stock market is a vital part of the global economy, and understanding its indices is key for anyone interested in investing. This guide breaks down the main American indices, how they operate, and why they matter. From the S&P 500 to the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, each index tells a different story about…
Extreme weather worsened by climate change and insurance market gaps together create systemic jeopardy for mortgage providers, the risk modeling group First Street finds. Why it matters: Its granular new report is the "first national-scale analysis of the relationship between physical climate risk and mortgage defaults," First Street said. Threat level: "Climate-driven…
The Federal Reserve has not made a change to the federal funds rate yet in 2025, meaning savers still have a chance to earn an excellent APY on their cash. Today’s best high-yield savings accounts offer rates from 4.50% to 5.00% — much higher than the national average.
Cities, insurers, and the public used the Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database to plan for the future. Now what will they do? This story by Katie Myers and Matt Simon was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.
When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your needs — no matter the carrier.”
UnitedHealth Group shares plunged nearly 13% on May 15 after a Wall Street Journal report that the Department of Justice had begun a criminal investigation into the company for potential Medicare fraud. "The stock is already in the doghouse with investors, and additional uncertainty will only pile on," said James Harlow, senior vice president at Novare Capital…
When it comes to guns, doing nothing can be an accomplishment for the Florida Legislature. David Jolly is asking voters if they are OK with that.
When it comes to guns, doing nothing can be an accomplishment for the Florida Legislature. David Jolly is asking voters if they are OK with that.
Medicaid rollbacks have triggered a rise in uninsured working-age adults in Austin, with employer and public coverage declining while Marketplace plans show limited growth. Local agents play a crucial role in guiding affected individuals toward stable health insurance options.
More than 2 million New Yorkers could lose their health coverage under proposed insurance changes advanced by Republicans in Congress, according to new preliminary estimates from policy groups and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
