Thousands of middle-income Nevada residents are likely to lose subsidies easing the cost of health insurance purchased through public marketplaces despite steps from both parties to address the issue. Democrats forced a federal government shutdown to get the subsidies renewed, but a small coalition of Democrats- including both of Nevada "s senators-…
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Alexander County, North Carolina is issuing a Request for Proposals for insurance brokers/agents regarding the county's property and liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. Submit proposals to Justin Mundy, county manager, at the Alexander County Administration Office, 621 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681 no later than 12 p.m. on…
The North Olympic Peninsula's U.S. representative spoke in House this week for her constituents' health insurance plans. With less than two weeks remaining in the session before the holiday break, she said the GOP has offered zero solutions to the crisis. Using the Washington Health Plan finder cost estimator at tinyurl.com/PDN-Health-Plans, Randall's team…
AUBURN— With premiums increasing in 2026, the city of Auburn will remain in a consortium of municipalities, including Cayuga County, to buy employee health insurance. The City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to approve the municipal cooperation agreement with the Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium. The consortium includes the city, county,…
The legislation appropriates $2.25 billion in gross spending, at a net cost to the state of $750 million, representing a reduction of almost $200 million from the Governor's original proposal. "In the face of unrelenting attacks from the Trump Administration that will strip health insurance coverage from millions of Americans and deny access to lifesaving…
The following information was released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners:. CIPR Event:' Supporting Consumers Through Outreach: Amplifying Public Awareness of State Insurance Departments'. On Dec. 9, during the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' 2025 Fall National Meeting, the NAIC's Center for Insurance Policy and…
On December 5, 2025, Senator Mike Lee and Representative Chris Smith took a bold step to close a loophole that has quietly funneled taxpayer dollars into health insurance plans covering abortion for Members of Congress and their staff. It exposes a deliberate, decade-long loophole that has allowed Members of Congress and their staff to receive taxpayer…
The Department advises that, regardless of federal actions relating to the childhood immunization schedule, it expects carriers to provide coverage for childhood immunizations recommended by the New Jersey Department of Health, including for the hepatitis B vaccination series, in accordance with State law and without cost sharing or the imposition of…
When the Federal Open Market Committee meets next week, it will decide to lower interest rates again- or not. The data is inconclusive at best, but stocks have rallied for more than a week in anticipation of a cut. The Bureau of Labor Statistics never collected the October employment numbers due to the government shutdown.
Here's how to pay for healthcare in 2026. And price increases on everything could be the most life-impacting development of 2025. GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, shares how you can handle your healthcare costs if you drop your insurance for the 2026 coverage year.
Florida is a high-risk insurance state when it comes to hurricanes. In 1993, the Florida legislature created the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund to serve as an additional source of reinsurance capacity for Florida insurers. Florida also has a state-run insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, which is the insurer of last resort for…
Jen Kiggans announced Thursday a bipartisan health care proposal meant to prevent health insurance premiums from skyrocketing by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at the end of the year. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey. "We're going to talk about health care and find if there's places that we agree, places we can comprise, and…
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Administrator of the Franklin/ Fulton Drug& Alcohol Program. Franklin County reports that full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including a pension plan, 11 paid holidays, 24 paid time-off days, tuition reimbursement, health insurance through Highmark…
Tim Scott, R- S.C., was on the way to a health committee hearing this week when he was asked what his party was going to do about insurance subsidies that are set to expire, driving up the cost of care for millions of Americans and leaving millions of others uninsured. Roughly three weeks before a set of enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expire,…
We first classify changes in U.S. interest rates into those caused by changes in inflation expectations, changes in perceptions of the Federal Reserve’ s reaction function, and changes in real activity.”. Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from World Bank,“ Our analysis attributes the sharp increases in U.S. interest rates since early 2022 mainly…
An insurer that nearly parted ways with MultiCare in 2024 in a contract dispute has moved away from the Tacoma- based health system for its 2026 individual-plan network including in Pierce County while retaining it for commercial plans. Regence BlueShield, in a statement, told The News Tribune in response to questions,“ To continue offering affordable access…
Even as devastating wildfires drive up home insurance costs across California, premiums overall remain relatively low compared to many other states, a new UC Berkeley report finds. The states with the most expensive insurance are prone to hurricanes or tornadoes, including Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas. The report found that in California,…
HARRISBURG— City leaders say a steep rise in health insurance costs is leaving Harrisburg with few options this year, as council members work to manage a 16% increase and brace for deeper negotiations with unions and retirees next year. City Administrator and Treasurer Alex Jackson said union contracts dictate what the city must offer, including a $1,500…
2025 DEC 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“ EMPOWER INVESTMENTS” by Rachel A. Rice, representing Great-West Life& Annuity Insurance Company. This application was made available to the public on November…
