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 protect their vacation investments. "We're seeing roughly 50% of Americans investing in travel insurance as searches for coverage have steadily increased since the COVID-19 pandemic," said Erin…
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As one of only four states helping to cover the loss of federal health insurance subsidies, Connecticut has earmarked $120 million over the next 18 months to soften the blow for more than 150,000 Connecticut residents. Unlike more than 20 million Americans across the country who saw government subsidies for health insurance cut off on New Year "s Day,…
The following information was released by the National Sleep Foundation:. Brian Clark is a writer and educator based in Los Angeles. His articles have appeared in The Austin Chronicle, Movieline and Screen Anarchy, among others.
In this edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we highlight key policy developments that shape access to care, health services research, and the role of evidence, especially in light of continued concerns related to the health workforce, Medicaid cuts, NIH and AHRQ grantmaking, and more. Read on for the latest news related to vaccine schedules, NIH…
Just before Christmas, I sent an important letter to President Trump, advising him not to pardon Greg Lindberg. Billionaire Lindberg owned a number of North Carolina- based insurance companies, including Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Co., Bankers Life Insurance Co., Southland National Insurance Corp. and Southland National Reinsurance Corp. Lindberg…
New Mexico’ s Health Care Affordability Fund will shield those enrolled in the BeWell health insurance marketplace from dramatic premium hikes following a failure by Congress to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that expired Dec. 31. In an October special legislative session, Gov. Mi- chelle Lujan Grisham and state lawmakers approved $17.3 million from…
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…
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…
The draft would eliminate the $0 monthly premium option for catastrophic health insurance coverage and would limit qualifying incomes to no more than 700% of the federal poverty level, which in 2025 was $109,550 for a household of one and $225,050 for a household of four, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Some Senate Democrats are…
Jan. 7— HARTFORD— As an indecisive U.S. Congress reconvenes and discusses possible extensions of subsidies for millions of Americans under the Affordable Care Act, Connecticut may extend the registration period for health-care plans through Access Health CT, the state's insurance marketplace. But I want the people of Connecticut to know we've got your back, "…
2026 JAN 07– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily– Current study results on Managed Care have been published. Financial supporters for this research include National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from the University of…
–The speaker of the Illinois House is signaling that insurance regulation will be a priority for state lawmakers when the General Assembly reconvenes later this month. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel“ Chris” Welch, D- Hillside, was asked about the upcoming legislative session when he addressed the City Club of Chicago on Tuesday. Illinois Secretary of State…
HARTFORD, CT— Even as enhanced federal Affordable Care Act subsidies expired and officials warned of widespread coverage losses, enrollment on Connecticut's health insurance exchange is running higher than last year, state officials said Wednesday, after the state moved to blunt premium increases with a major infusion of state funds.
Earthquake damage is not covered by a standard homeowners insurance policy in the United States. Earthquake risk varies widely across the U.S. According to federal seismic hazard models, earthquake hazards extend beyond the well‑ known Western states to many regions across the country. In this article, Cheap Insurance reviews the differences between…
2026 JAN 07– 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“ SNAPSHOT PRO” by Megan Mischler BakerHostetler, representing Progressive Casualty Insurance Company. This application was made available to the public on…
2026 JAN 07– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– New research on Drugs and Therapies- Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy is the subject of a report. According to news reporting originating from Durham, North Carolina, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ The Medicare Part D Medication Therapy Management program uses…
2026 JAN 07– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at CDC& FDA Daily– Investigators publish new report on RNA Viruses- Coronavirus. According to news originating from Ann Arbor, Michigan, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Health insurance gaps are common among publicly insured children, undermining health care access and health. Our news journalists…
2026 JAN 07– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx COVID-19 Daily– Data detailed on COVID-19 have been presented. According to news originating from Beijing, People’ s Republic of China, by NewsRx editors, the research stated,“ Childhood immunization is one of the most effective public health strategies for reducing morbidity and mortality from…
The following information was released by the office of the Mayor of Philadelphia:. This achievement is expected to save Philadelphia property owners, renters and businesses a combined $424,000 annually in flood insurance premiums. Philadelphia is the 4th largest city in the U.S to join CRS.
