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The following information was released by the California Department of Public Health:. These vaccines are an important piece in preventing illnesses and are currently available at local healthcare providers throughout California. Additionally, they must be covered by health insurers in California.

The promise of government-provided healthcare and other social programs without premiums, deductibles or copays has a powerful appeal. The Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, recently said about universal healthcare that "it is guaranteed health insurance from cradle to the moment you pass away. This is a level of security we…

From 2016 to 2024, GM enrolled millions of drivers in their Smart Driver program, which tracked their driving habits. GM pitched this tool as a way for drivers to improve their own driving safety and told drivers that they would not share their data with insurers without express consent. However, the coalition found that GM sold this information to data brokers…

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. "Changes in the hospital assessment fee will have a material, but not catastrophic, effect on the budget," said Secretary Mitch Roob, whose Family and Social…

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…

NORMAN— Continuous improvement, Lawton native Dr. Aaron L. Boyd said in a recent interview, is the key to restoring financial health at Norman Regional Health System. Boyd, MD, MBA, and FACHE is president and CEO of NRHS and is a graduate of Lawton's educational system, including Eisenhower High School in 1984 and Cameron University in 1988..

California’ s insurance commissioner and other experts warn that eliminating the ability of insurers to recover money after utility-caused wildfires could destabilize the state’ s fragile market for homeowner coverage. “We’ re in a very shaky, shaky place right now,” said Nancy Watkins, a consulting actuary at Milliman, during a joint hearing Thursday of the…

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. "Changes in the hospital assessment fee will have a material, but not catastrophic, effect on the budget," said Secretary Mitch Roob, whose Family and Social…

Consumers who buy Affordable Care Act health insurance are going to see changes both big and small when open enrollment for 2027 coverage kicks off. These include premium increases, possible additional identity checks and potential delays in working with a broker. Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 in most states including the kynect.ky.gov here in Kentucky.

NEW YORK— Stocks slid Thursday, with investors reassessing Big Tech's massive artificial intelligence spending spree as they digested high-profile earnings and crucial inflation data the day after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. The Google parent's revenue miss was compounded by its accelerated AI-related cash burn.

"Many of our businesses are at their breaking point… but with every year that passes, it seems like we're hearing more and more from our business owners that they believe it's just simply unsustainable for them," said Greg Moreland, the Pennsylvania State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business. According to KFF, job-based plans for workers…

Virginia is set to receive $6.5 million in a proposed settlement over allegations that General Motors sold drivers' personal data without their knowledge to brokers who resold it to insurance companies, which sometimes used it to set or raise insurance premiums. Attorney General Jay Jones joined a group of 36 attorneys general in the case against General…

A couple of weeks ago, Jeff Anderson and his wife got news that upended their plans for health coverage. Many seniors across Illinois are finding themselves in a similar situation this open enrollment season, with fewer choices of Medicare Advantage plans and, in some cases, higher costs. In Illinois, about 57% of seniors had traditional Medicare and 43% had…

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has finalized the Long-Term Solvency Planning Regulation, establishing a first-in-the-nation framework requiring California- based insurance companies to prepare for climate risks, artificial intelligence, cyber threats, and other emerging challenges that could affect their financial strength and ability to…

You've just been in a car accident. In 2024, 2.42 million people were injured in U.S. crashes, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Motor-vehicle crashes cost the country an estimated $559.3 billion in 2024, including lost wages, medical care, administrative costs, vehicle damage and employer costs, according to the National Safety…

Exhibit B: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission alleged that General Motors and OnStar collected and sold precise location and driving behavior data for millions of vehicles without clear notice and consent. Millions of drivers have had data brokers like LexisNexis and Verisk share detailed trip-by-trip data with insurers without their explicit consent, and…

Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services, announces the State Health Insurance Program will provide assistance for eligible Mississippians during the Medicare Open Enrollment period that runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. For many older adults in Mississippi, navigating…

You've just been in a car accident. In 2024, 2.42 million people were injured in U.S. crashes, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Motor-vehicle crashes cost the country an estimated $559.3 billion in 2024, including lost wages, medical care, administrative costs, vehicle damage and employer costs, according to the National Safety…

Data from the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center's 2025 Business Impact Report found that 81% of small businesses surveyed reported a security breach, a data breach, or both in the last year. Cyber liability insurance could help protect small businesses from some of the costs of data breaches, ransomware or hacking. And the Identity Theft Resource…