Oct. 23— It is now easier than ever for Washington residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding, a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency stated this week. Residents can visit FEMA's Community Status Book at https://tinyurl.com/ymnxw37s to see if their community participates. Through the National Flood…
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In the week following Hurricane Isaias' landfall in Destin, initial damage estimates from insurers and state officials show the storm dealt a significant financial blow to northwest Florida. Hurricane Isaias made landfall Oct. 9 as a Category 2 hurricane and is blamed for at least six deaths in Florida. Santa Rosa County accounted for 22,894 claims, followed by…
Millions of Americans lost their health insurance this year when Obamacare premium subsidies disappeared. Many small families found that their health insurance costs quadrupled— pricing them out of the market. Many of these uninsured work for small businesses that do not offer health insurance.
SHAMOKIN— E&S Insurance Group announced the opening of its new office at 525 N. Market St., bringing personalized insurance services and local support to individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Coal Region. Founded by Colin Seedor and Brock Evert, E&S Insurance Group was built on the belief that insurance should be personal, approachable and…
Alderman Andy Hawkins said the city paid approximately $7 million in premiums over the previous 12 months, while the insurance carrier paid out $9 million in claims. "That we paid in approximately $7 million in premiums last 12 months as of a couple months ago and the carrier had paid out $9 million… because of every $1 million that we go over, $8.5 million is what we…
BENTON HARBOR— Low-income people without health insurance have a new place to seek health care in Benton Harbor– and it's called Southwest Bridge Health. Lisa Fink said she had a soft opening in June and is holding an open house 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the clinic at 100 W. Main St., Benton Harbor. Fink said she worked as a board-certified internal medicine and…
Florida homeowners got an important ruling Thursday from the Florida Supreme Court. Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large said he was disappointed by the ruling but that it should put to rest any future disputes as to whether a law, insurance-related or otherwise, can be applied retroactively. The underlying case involves a lawsuit…
A life insurance company, one of the investors reportedly hit by a more than $500 million financial fraud, must stop selling policies in Virginia, the State Corporation Commission has ordered. The bureau's action and the settlement come in the wake of South Carolina insurance regulators' petition to a state court there authorizing them to take control of the…
In most of the United States, the price a driver pays for car insurance is influenced not just by driving history or vehicle type, but by credit history. According to the National Association of Insurance CommissionersCredit‑ based insurance scores are used by an estimated 95% of U.S. insurers in states where it is permitted. As AssuranceAmerica explains below,…
The following information was released by Arlington County:. Know what to consider when choosing a health plan. Open enrollment is here, and many people are comparing health insurance options for the coming year.
Boston Public Health Commission's Mayor's Health Line is a free resource for residents who need help navigating coverage options. Friday, October 23, 2026 Open Enrollment season beginstoday, October 23,2026 and runs through January 23, 2027, and Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston, andBoston Public Health Commission strongly encourageresidentsto…
In September 2026, President Trump announced he would send one-time $500 "refund checks" to about 1 million Americans in 30 states. This issue brief explains insurer user fees, how they are collected, the accumulation of a surplus over time, and how the $500 payments compare to the premium increases unsubsidized enrollees have faced. The $500 checks are smaller…
Connecticut voters will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide who will lead the state, represent them in Washington and Hartford and make decisions in communities across Connecticut. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Ryan Fazio to the congressional races. Explore the races below, learn about the candidates and compare their positions on the issues that matter…
Illinois retirees choosing between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with Medigap are choosing between two different ways to manage healthcare costs, provider access, coverage rules and future flexibility. Both are legitimate Medicare options, but they work very differently when you actually need care. Medigap, also called Medicare Supplement…
In Illinois, several insurers on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have proposed double-digit increases for 2027.. Morgan Winters, director of the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace Get Covered Illinois, said consumers should compare their options carefully because plans and prices can change from year to year, including people insured through…
Seniors across Texas will need to look for new health insurance, as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas ceases offering Medicare Advantage plans beginning in 2027.. A notice recently added to BCBSTX's website reads, "Effective January 1, 2027, BCBSTX will no longer offer Blue Cross MedicareRx Prescription Drug Plans, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plans or Blue…
2026 OCT 23– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators publish new report on Managed Care. Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from the University of South Florida,“ We hypothesized that increased indirect medical education and direct graduate medical education funding per resident would be associated with…
The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Oregon Health& Science University,“ This retrospective cohort study used Medicaid claims data from Idaho and Oregon with a difference-in-differences approach. Idaho’ s abortion ban, implemented August 25, 2022, criminalized abortion from fertilization with narrow exceptions; Oregon served as the…
2026 OCT 23– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Data detailed on Climate Change have been presented. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Universidad de Los Andes,“ We argue that associational models are unreliable under anthropogenic climate change due to non-stationarity and latent confounding, and…
