DES MOINES— A temporary tax increase on some health insurers advanced by Iowa lawmakers would ultimately raise health care costs for employers and families already struggling with rising premiums, insurance industry officials and business advocates warned, arguing the burden will be passed directly on to consumers. The Iowa House approved the proposal…
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Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans. From five-figure deductibles to premiums higher than people's mortgages, costs are rising across the board. With this comes difficult decisions around…
Riders in Indianapolis often face serious injuries, medical treatment, lost work, and pressure from insurance companies soon after an accident. Many injured riders speak with an Indianapolis motorcycle accident lawyer to understand their rights and explore options for compensation. What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Indianapolis.
—Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets on Friday, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve. Benchmark U.S. crude gained 2.3% to $98.32 per barrel. Treasury yields have been jumping on worries the war with Iran will cause a long-term spike in oil and natural gas prices that drives up inflation.
What's being proposed: a temporary tax increase on health insurers and additional withdrawals from a state reserve fund to offset impacts on the state's budget from federal tax cuts contained in the Republicans' "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act. House Democrats requested Wednesday's public hearing to give the public more time to weigh in on the proposal after it…
Recent wildfires in Nebraska have left many cattle operations facing urgent management decisions. Once humans are safe, producers should focus on three priorities: stabilizing livestock through health checks and access to clean water and feed, documenting losses and engaging with insurers and/or assistance programs and developing a grazing recovery…
When Democrat Joe Biden was president, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' civil rights office said the provision didn't pertain to employers or other health care sponsors. The HHS civil rights office launched the investigations "to address certain states' alleged disregard of, or confusion about, compliance with the Weldon Amendment," office…
It’ s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled in private managed-care plans can either sign up for a new one or switch to original Medicare through March 31. "We really want people to factor that in," said Kata Kertesz, managing policy attorney at the Center for Medicare Advocacy. "We saw some Medicare Advantage plans that just…
DELAFIELD— A bill requiring health insurance companies to cover supplemental and diagnostic breast exams for women at increased risk of developing breast cancer was signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Cindi Duchow, R- Delafield, and Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R- Fox Crossing, was signed into law as 2025 Act 103..
The global insurance industry is currently operating at a trillion-dollar scale, with the 2025 market valued at $8.33 trillion and projected to climb past $11.6 trillion by 2030. In the U.S. alone, the market stood at $2.27 trillion in 2025, with forecasts pointing toward nearly $4.95 trillion by 2035.. Here, Brad Spurgeon Insurance Agency breaks down the…
Monetary policy: Why are global central banks moving in different directions? In the case of the Federal Reserve, policy rates would reach a peak of~ 5.50%, a level last seen in the aftermath of the dot-com bubble, almost 25 years ago. This is further amplified by the current conflict in the Middle East, with some major world economies more dependent on Middle Eastern…
The following information was released by the American Optometric Association:. Cyber attacks are an increasingly common threat for optometric practices that rely on digital systems to store patient data and manage daily operations. Cyber liability insurance helps practice owners respond quickly to breaches by providing access to expert support,…
About 9% said they had to forgo insurance, according to the survey by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News. Steve Davis, a 64- year-old retired car salesman in Rogersville, Tennessee, who participated in both polls, said he was looking at an annual premium of about $14,000 to renew his ACA coverage this year. He didn't qualify for enough…
The following information was released by the Ohio State Medical Association:. In addition to House Bill 220 and House Bill 579, OSMA is tracking numerous other issues that had committee hearings this week:. OSMA submitted written proponent testimony for the second hearing of HB 682 in the House Insurance Committee this week.
The following information was released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation:. It also finds that nearly one in six returning ACA Marketplace enrollees say they are not confident they will be able to afford their premiums this year. Among those who re-enrolled in an ACA Marketplace plan, a majority say they have cut or plan to cut spending on food or other basic…
The following information was released by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Inc.:. Resource provides training and checklists to manage EandO risk during ownership transitions. Alexandria, VA, March 18, 2026 "The Handbook for Preventing Errors and Omissions Claims in Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions" offers a step-by-step…
As part of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, 40 states and Washington, D.C. have extended Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $22,000 for an individual. Nevertheless, congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted unprecedented and harmful changes to the Medicaid expansion…
Amid the debates leading up to the expiration, KFF conducted a probability-based survey of 1,350 adults covered by ACA Marketplace plans in late 2025 to better understand their worries about potential cost increases for their health coverage. Nowwithout the enhanced tax credits in placeKFF re-interviewed 1,117 individuals to learn how they are…
Paula M. Stannard, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights. WASHINGTON March 19, 2026 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights today announced investigations of thirteen states under a federal health care conscience lawthe Weldon Amendmentbased on information that the states are allegedly coercing health care entities…
