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The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party:. PENNSYLVANIA The number of Pennsylvanians who have been forced to drop their health insurance this year surpassed 160,000 this week, and even as more and more Pennsylvanians have been forced to make impossible decisions "between health coverage and rent, food and utilities,"…

Health insurance premiums have risen by an average of 91% on average across Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Wayne, and Pike counties. New data shows that more than 10,100 of Bresnahan's constituents have already been forced to drop their coverage as Pennsylvanians across Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Wayne, and Pike counties have seen their health insurance…

Health insurance premiums have risen by more than 158% on average across Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe counties. New data shows that more than 11,700 of Mackenzie's constituents have already been forced to drop their coverage as Pennsylvanians across Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe counties have seen their health insurance premiums rise by…

Health insurance premiums have risen by more than 64% on average across Bucks and Montgomery counties. PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvanians in Bucks and Montgomery counties are continuing to feel the pain of Brian Fitzpatrick casting the essential vote to advanceRepublicans' devastating healthcare cuts. While Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Democrats are…

Health insurance premiums have risen by an average of 177% on average across Dauphin, Cumberland, and York counties. New data shows that more than 9,900 of Perry's constituents have already been forced to drop their coverage as Pennsylvanians across Dauphin, Cumberland, and York counties have seen their health insurance premiums rise by an average of 177%.

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is encouraging motorists to take steps to protect their vehicles from theft and make sure they understand what their auto insurance policies cover during Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. The department joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's annual awareness…

Some of the 702,857 low-income Iowans who rely on Medicaid for their health insurance will need to meet new work requirements starting Dec. 1, and they also must have their eligibility for that subsidized insurance renewed every six months. Recertifications will begin on Jan. 1, and some enrollees already are getting recertification packets in the mail.

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026/ PRNewswire/— U.S. News& World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today recognizes the winners of the 2026-2027 Home Insurance Awards. "When choosing the right home insurance company to trust with their largest asset, homeowners should consider not only the cost of a policy but also the reliability of that…

But this year, his new health insurer, Oscar HMO of Florida, pocketed the coupon card and required Gruber to pay for the drug until he satisfied the cost-sharing requirements on his own. If Oscar Health had applied Amgen' s coupon toward Gruber's cost sharing, he would have been on the hook for about $3,000 in covered services. Oscar Health is one of many commercial…

AUBURN— The City Council on Thursday approved an amendment to City Manager Jenny Haines' contract, but not without a sometimes tense debate and accusations levied by one councilor against his colleagues. Other changes, according to Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino, include removing the PPO health insurance incentive, which was $1,000 a year, and allowing more…

IPSWICH— A local woman is continuing her three decades-long fight for insurance companies to cover the cost of wigs for Massachusetts residents with alopecia areata. Heidi Bratt, 65, who also has special needs due to brain damage she sustained at birth, was first diagnosed with alopecia as a teenager. Like others living with this autoimmune disease, her hair…

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses. The gusher of investment in data centers— likely topping $700 billion this…

Quick links: Grants for fortified roofs update| Wildfire mitigation discounts| Insurance profits| Unemployment rate at 3.9%| Free solar-tech training| Colorado gets a D for business| Reader poll. Colorado often ranks among the top states in the nation for many odd and trivial things. But being No. 1 for the largest cumulative increase in home insurance premiums…

KENOSHA, Wis.— People are holding on to their vehicles longer these days, so spending on car repairs is on the rise. By catering to those mechanics, Snap-on has enjoyed steady growth and profitability, despite the challenges facing U.S. manufacturers. This week, the president of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, Austan Goolsbee, dropped by Snap-on headquarters in…

OSWEGO COUNTY— Oswego County Workforce New York will host a Work Incentive Seminar Event from 1-2 p.m. on Friday at its center located at 200 N. Second St., Fulton, across from Mimi's Drive-In. This free workshop is designed for individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income to learn about the Ticket to Work program.

After a Grand Island Economic Forum on Thursday, DJ Eihusen said he and other directors of the Fed' s Omaha branch would be touring the Nebraska State Fair grounds. "Inflation's too hot, and it's been over target for too long," said Jeff Schmid, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. " The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's Omaha Branch hosted the…

The State Health Plan's Board of Trustees decision to establish a tiered preferred provider network for its more than 750,000 members drew pushback on Friday from Atrium Health, which is not included in the top tier. Meanwhile, a statewide advocacy group claims that Atrium's current absence as a Tier 1 State Health Plan provider could derail its plan to…

When Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell did not lower interest rates as Trump demanded, Trump's DOJ opened criminal investigations into Powell's testimony about a building renovation. In March, a judge blocked subpoenas because "their dominant purpose is to harass and pressure Powell," and "the Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell…

North Carolina prides itself on being among the most military-friendly states in the nation. The state has several large active-duty bases and provides significant support for military and veteran communities. Active-duty military members and their families will find themselves making decisions about insurance, meeting liability requirements and…