Health/Employee Benefits News

After the U.S. Congress didn’ t renew certain federal health-care subsidies last year, the number of Washingtonians ditching their health insurance has soared to“ unprecedented” levels. “There has not been a drop of this magnitude since Washington Healthplanfinder was launched in 2012,” the state’ s exchange said in a May 5 news release. Tara Lee, chief of…

Nearly eight in 10 employers report that GLP-1s are driving an increase in their company’s health care costs, leaving many to consider some difficult choices in balancing costs and care.

And while those decisions were made by Congress, the two people running to be the next governor of New York have different ideas for how they want to see the future of Medicaid and health care in New York play out. The Essential Plan is New York's implementation of the Medicaid expansion authorized by the Affordable Care Act, making health insurance available to…

The discussion organized by the North Dakota chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business focused on tax benefits for businesses through passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. At Riverwood RV in Mandan, about six full-time employees get their health insurance covered by the business, said Jim Miller, owner/partner. Tricia Schlosser, a…

It's understandable that North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein decided to host a signing ceremony last week that featured a smattering of legislative Republicans when he approved new "compromise" legislation to extend funding for the state's Medicaid health insurance program. After having enjoyed precious few policy wins and endured 16 months of relentless and…

Medicare Advantage market penetration remains strong; however, the growth rate has slowed to a record low, of 2.4%; while Prescription Drug Plan enrollment soared to its highest growth rate level since 2013, according to a new analysis by Mark Farrah Associates, www.markfarrah.com. Over half, 51.8%, of people eligible for Medicare have decided on Medicare…

I am a VA- accredited service officer with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Liberty, Kentucky, and a retired Army combat medic. I help Veterans, widows, and families navigate the VA system, which can often feel confusing and overwhelming. As an accredited service officer, I assist with filing VA disability claims, helping surviving spouses apply for benefits,…

John Hoeven, R- N.D., center, speaks during a small business roundtable next to Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R- N.D., and Don Larson, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business North Dakota, at Balancing Goat Coffee Shop in Mandan on May 4, 2026. At Riverwood RV in Mandan, about six full-time employees get their health insurance covered by the business,…

A state Senate committee advanced a bill Thursday that would limit the fees hospitals can charge Medicaid for outpatient care. The proposal is a narrower version of a provision included in a sweeping bill the Senate passed last year aimed at reducing healthcare costs. The Senate initially wanted to curb facility fees for other kinds of insurance, in addition…

The following information was released by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance:. "My office has received numerous complaints against Strategic Limited Partners, which is not licensed to issue insurance policies in Montana. The Montana- based complaints are in addition to 136 complaints filed about the company with the Better Business…

The discussion organized by the North Dakota chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business focused on tax benefits for businesses through passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. At Riverwood RV in Mandan, about six full-time employees get their health insurance covered by the business, said Jim Miller, owner/partner. Tricia Schlosser, a…

It's understandable that North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein decided to host a signing ceremony last week that featured a smattering of legislative Republicans when he approved new "compromise" legislation to extend funding for the state's Medicaid health insurance program. After having enjoyed precious few policy wins and endured 16 months of relentless and…

Staff from the Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Health Administration, and accredited Veteran Service Organization officers will be on site to assist with disability claims, VA health care enrollment, and access to additional benefits and services. Organizers say the clinic is part of an ongoing effort to reach veterans who may not yet be…

2026 MAY 05– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Managed Care have been published. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Brown University,“ Across state markets for fully insured coverage, median all-plan administrative spending was $599 per person per year, with median profits of $63 per…

2026 MAY 05– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators publish new report on Health and Medicine- Epidemiology. For more information on this research see: Graphical Structure Learning Identifies Hypothesized Mechanisms for Heterogeneous Treatment Effects in Medicaid Population Health Programs. American Journal of…

2026 MAY 05– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily– Current study results on Managed Care have been published. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Columbia University,“ Recently, these insurers have turned to artificial intelligence to help with these determinations. For more information on this research see:…

2026 MAY 05– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Marijuana Daily– Blackwell Captive Solutions, a next-generation group medical stop-loss captive focused on bending the healthcare cost curve, announced the development of a homogenous group medical stop loss captive purpose-built to provide cannabis operators and growers with a viable, transparent…

Genworth Financial, Inc. today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income was driven by Enact, which had strong operating performance Net investment income, net of taxes, was $605 million in the quarter, down from $620 million in the prior quarter and up from $584 million in the prior year primarily from changes in limited partnership…