Mary Haddad, RSM, President and CEO. An urgent step Congress and the Administration can take now is to advance a bipartisan solution to restore the enhanced premium tax credits that millions of working Americans depend on. We will continue to work with the Administration and with Congress to strengthen health care access for communities across the country. "
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The following information was released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners:. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners welcomes U.S. Rep. To retain expertise at the department for certain functions, including representing Treasury internationally and assisting in administering the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, the bill…
He framed it as an unprecedented attack on Federal Reserve independence and vowed to continue doing his job without fear or favor. But heres the uncomfortable truth: the Federal Reserve is far from a pristine institution devoted to public service, as Powell claims. Still, given the Fed we actually have, turning it into an arm of the White House would be far worse…
The following information was released by the American Hospital Association:. A CBS News story this week, "State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today," highlights how millions of Americans are struggling with medical care unable to pay high premiums, burdened with high deductibles and denied coverage for necessary tests and treatment by…
ALEXANDRIA, VA The National Credit Union Administration today placed People Trust Community Federal Credit Union in North Little Rock, Arkansas, into conservatorship. Member deposits at People Trust Community Federal Credit Union remain protected by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, which has the backing of the full faith and credit of the…
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But unlike other policy challenges that Congress may face in 2026, the expiration of health insurance subsidies was not unexpected. Democratic members, in support of extending the subsidies, faced off against the majority party in Congress: Republicans who wanted a short-term legislative fix that did not fund subsidies. Congress has reconvened, and…
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Bucks County, led an effort to extend federal health insurance subsidies. The House vote sent the bill to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain amid broader debates over federal spending and health care policy.
BOSTON— Massachusetts health insurers will be required to streamline, and in some cases scrap altogether, pre-approval for many routine medical procedures and medications under proposed new state rules unveiled by Gov. The health care industry spent $1.3 billion on administrative costs related to prior authorizations in 2023, according to a report from…
2026 JAN 16– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily– Current study results on Health and Medicine have been published. According to news reporting originating in Toronto, Canada, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires private health insurers to cover recommended preventive…
2026 JAN 16– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– A new study on Mental Health Diseases and Conditions is now available. According to news originating from Gainesville, Florida, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ In 2019, pursuant to a Section 1115 waiver, Florida launched a Statewide Medicaid Managed Care housing assistance…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ aa+” of Chubb Seguros Panama S.A.. The rating affirmations reflect Chubb Panama’ s integration and support from Chubb Limited, one of the world’ s largest insurance groups, which provides synergies and operating efficiencies to the Panama subsidiary.
2026 JAN 16– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at CDC& FDA Daily– U.S. News& World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, announced the Best Travel Insurance Companies for 2026. With a 2025 U.S. News survey finding that 65% of consumers feel travel insurance is important, these ratings provide a crucial resource for travelers looking to…
As the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against the central bank— now including Justice Department subpoenas and the threat of criminal charges— Senate Republicans have closed ranks around Powell, defending an independent Fed chair under attack from a president of their own party. John Kennedy of Louisiana, one of Trump’ s most reliable…
Jan. 16— Nationwide, the number of people buying health plans on Obamacare insurance marketplaces is down by about 833,000 compared with a year ago, according to federal data released this week. But nine states and Washington, D.C., have deadlines later this month, so the numbers could change. Preliminary data released Monday by the federal Centers for Medicare&…
In 2013, before the Affordable Care Act helped millions get health insurance, California's Placer County provided limited health care to some 3,400 uninsured residents who couldn't afford to see a doctor. "This is the moment where a lot of hard decisions have to be made about who gets care and who doesn't," said Nadereh Pourat, director of the Health Economics and…
According to The Associated Press, the president“ dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.”. The debate is apparently about Fed Chair Jerome“ Jay” Powell’ s testimony before Congress in June over…
Brit Re, which is domiciled in Bermuda, has acted primarily as an internal reinsurer for its affiliates, Lloyd’ s Syndicate 2987 and Brit UW Limited. The company continues to derive most of its premium from a quota share contract with Syndicate 2987. While the company’ s risk-adjusted capitalization is maintained consistently at the strongest level, as measured…
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A from A- and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to“ a” from“ a-” of First Indemnity of America Insurance Company. The outlooks of these Credit Ratings have been revised to stable from positive. The ratings reflect FIA’ s inclusion as a member of Palomar Holdings, Inc., which on a consolidated basis has a balance sheet…
