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2026 NOV 05– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ ALMERA” by Kristin Grant GRANT ATTORNEYS AT LAW PLLC, representing Health Care Service Corporation. This application was made available to the public on October…

2026 NOV 05– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Managed Care have been published. According to news reporting originating from Columbus, Ohio, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ This cross-sectional study investigated factors associated with pretreatment patient attrition in an advanced…

SUNDANCE— The Wyoming Department of Insurance is warning residents against enrolling in health coverage marketed by LifeX Research Corporation. LifeX Research Corporation is not licensed to sell insurance products in Wyoming. "These companies are not licensed to sell insurance in Wyoming.

DANVILLE, Ky.— Patients with Humana Medicare Advantage plans could face changes in their health care coverage at Ephraim McDowell Health beginning next year if the health system and insurer are unable to reach a new agreement. Ephraim McDowell Health announced that its hospitals, clinics, and providers could become out of network for Humana Medicare…

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company reported net income available to shareholders of $302 million in the third quarter of 2026, or $5.21 per diluted share, compared with net income available to shareholders of $453 million in the third quarter of 2025, or $7.89 per…

The Kirksville R-III Board of Education will hold a special meeting at noon Friday, Nov. 6, to take up an agreement with the Ozark Schools Benefits Association and 2027 health insurance rates. The board's new business lists two items: the Ozark Schools Benefits Association Agreement, labeled Appendix A, and 2027 Health Insurance Rates, labeled Appendix B. The…

The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Connecticut:. Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Joshua Hershman are encouraging Connecticut residents to review their health insurance coverage options and explore any financial assistance that may be available to help offset the costs as open enrollment…

Tennessee residents will see at least a 12% increase in monthly premiums for the average benchmark 2027 plan through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, according to experts. According to the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services, a majority of Americans who buy coverage through the marketplace will still qualify for premiums and pay "at or below" $50…

NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Commerce& Insurance is recognizing November as national Long-Term Care Awareness Month by encouraging consumers to learn more about the importance of long-term care planning today. According to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of…

The percentage of working-age adults without health insurance has increased in the past two years, largely because many people can no longer afford Obamacare coverage after Congress allowed federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year. The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2 percent this year, up from 8.9 percent in 2024, according to a new…

Commercial Insurance Associates, a Top-100 brokerage firm based in Brentwood, Tennessee, and Outmarket, the leading AI platform purpose-built for insurance, today announced the successful results of their strategic partnership. By integrating Outmarket’s platform into its core workflows, CIA has significantly reduced manual administrative burdens,…

Biogen Canada Inc. today announced that many group benefit health plans now reimburse ZURZUVAE™, for the treatment of moderate or severe postpartum depression in adults following childbirth, subject to individual plan eligibility and reimbursement requirements. Biogen Canada works with insurers, employers, and healthcare professionals to support…

On October 27, 2026, the United States sued one of the nation’ s largest health insurance companies, Centene Corporation, for fraud under the False Claims Act. As Lieff Cabraser partner Rachel Geman notes,“ Just as the government, taxpayers, and concerned whistleblowers are rightfully focused on what happens to beneficiaries once they are in a managed care plan, a…

The Tennessee Department of Commerce& Insurance reminds consumers who may be purchasing or changing their individual health coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace for 2027 that Open Enrollment runs Sunday, November 1, 2026– Friday, January 15, 2027. December 15, 2026: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1, 2026.

Tom Mather has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, he will partner with middle-market employers to develop customized benefits strategies that maximize program value, manage costs, and address evolving workforce needs. He earned a bachelor’ s degree in accounting…

Fairfield Glade Fire Department has earned an improved insurance rating of Class 4 following its recent inspection. Some insurance companies use Insurance Services Office— commonly referred to as ISO— fire protection ratings when assessing risk and setting property and homeowners insurance premiums. "We especially thank Fire Chief Kirk McLaughlin and…

ADV in fully electronic U.S. high yield credit ADV in municipal bonds. U.S. government bond ADV was up 32.6% YoY to $304.2 billion. Activity in both the U.S. and Europe was supported by a growing number of clients trading across a diverse set of trading protocols. Mortgage ADV was up 5.8% YoY to $268.7 bn. To-Be-Announced volumes grew YoY as the Federal Reserve held…

by Frank A. Bures, M.D. 'Tis the season to think about the holidays, and, if you're a member of that susceptible target age group, you likely are getting dunned and harassed by Medicare Advantage medical insurance companies. In the mail we have received a few missives from United Health pedaling their version via AARP.

Meanwhile, a proposal to make Berkeley residents the main funders of a regional public bank for the East Bay trailed significantly in preliminary results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. A sales tax increase to balance the city's budget and a $300 million infrastructure bond— the only ballot measure to require a two thirds majority— were both…