This time, his doctor at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, part of BJC HealthCare, recommended brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy that places radioactive material inside or near the area being treated. That plan, however, has changed after news in October that BJC HealthCare is dropping its participation at the end of this year in the Medicare…
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Open enrollment for 2027 ACA policies runs from Nov. 1, 2026, to Jan. 15, 2027. You must sign up by Dec. 15, 2026, to ensure your coverage will begin on Jan. 1, 2027. Coverage for those who sign up after Dec. 15, 2026, will begin on Feb. 1, 2027.
Citrus County appears to have done the right thing after discovering that sensitive personal information belonging to about 1,300 county employees and family members had accidentally been released. Those were appropriate steps, and County Administrator Steve Howard was right not to wait for the next County Commission meeting before acting.
The leader of Indiana's Medicaid program says the state must change up a widely used low-income health insurance program as the federal government slashes a key funding source over the next five years. The phase-down is one way President Donald Trump's administration is pushing health costs back onto states. "Changes in the hospital assessment fee will have…
The California Department of Insurance is highlighting new data showing the steepest decline in FAIR Plan growth in four years— a key sign that reforms are expanding traditional market options for homeowners and reducing reliance on the state's insurer of last resort. Deputy Commissioner for Rate Regulation Ken Allen and Deputy Commissioner for…
CPI Card Group Inc., a payments technology leader providing a comprehensive range of physical and digital payment solutions for U.S. financial institutions, processors, fintechs, prepaid program managers and more, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and increased its 2026 financial guidance targets for revenue…
The following information was released by the America's Health Insurance Plans:. Murtagh's warning comes as the chair and ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a bipartisan letter to the CBO yesterday stating that the "IDR process is not functioning as Congress intended" and "appears to be contributing to significant costs to the…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis:. Glaubke has a bachelors in management information systems from the University of Minnesota and is enrolled in the MBA program at Minnesota Carlson. It is named in memory of William Taylora previous director of the Division of Banking, Supervision and Regulation for the…
Political giving by a staff member would carry a great risk of feeding a false impression that The Times is taking sides. The Times website lists a Stevens as "a New York Times reporter and graphics editor covering climate change" and who says there, "I do not participate in political causes, nor do I make political donations. New York Times staffers also contributed…
BY MARK GONGLOFF "You might not believe in climate change, but your insurance company does" is a common joke about climate change. "This may be a successful short-term financial play for insurers, but it’ s not sustainable," former California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones told me. The chorus warmed up on Oct. 14, when a risk assessor for a "major insurer" wrote an…
Memorial Hermann Health System's decision to close its Medicare Advantage plan at year's end comes as many healthcare providers and insurers struggle with financial and regulatory challenges, experts said. The Memorial Hermann plan has more than 14,000 members as of this month, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Finding the right insurance coverage can sometimes feel overwhelming. With so many policies, coverage options, and insurance companies available, knowing where to begin can be challenging. Working with an independent insurance agency like Brennan& Stuart Insurance Agency in La Salle can make the process easier while helping you find protection that fits…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Today, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance announced the release of final health insurance rates for Missouri's 2027 individual and small group markets. "We know Missouri families are struggling right now, and with rates increasing again this year, DCI is committed to supporting consumers and providing clear, accessible…
Jane Kim, a populist candidate running for insurance commissioner who wants to cap executive pay in the industry, narrowly led the vote count Tuesday over her Democratic opponent Ben Allen, after a months-long campaign saw the candidates clash on potential ways to reduce homeowners "insurance premiums. The election became a bit of a high-profile contest in…
The cost of employer-based health insurance is expected to increase by 9.5% in 2027, according to Aon, global professional services firm. Plans will cost employers on average $19,000 per employee, the firm predicts. Faced with rising costs of insurance, employers are finding different ways to handle the increases, said Louise Norris, a health insurance expert…
Residents of Springfield, beware of the small claims court. According to the assistant clerk magistrate’ s decision, the defendant testified that I received a total benefit of $81, after paying a membership fee of $89. The magistrate wrote in the decision that no appeal was possible, but noted that I could contact the Better Business Bureau or the Attorney General’…
ReverseReach enables mortgage professionals to identify potential reverse mortgage transactions without specialized reverse mortgage knowledge, creating new opportunities from existing borrower relationships with a combination of technology and an exclusive live help desk staffed by a full-time underwriter.
Berkeley voters have seven local ballot measures to decide by Nov. 3, including two parcel taxes to fund a new public bank and support the arts sector, a sales tax increase to help balance the city's budget deficit, a local infrastructure bond totaling $300 million and a proposal to double the city's first-in-the-nation tax on soda. Berkeley's Measure V would…
Unum Group today reported a net loss of $419.7 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $39.7 million for the third quarter of 2025.. Included in net loss for the third quarter of 2026 is a before-tax net investment loss on the Company’ s investment portfolio of $853.0 million, primarily related to impairment losses recognized as a result…
