It was hardly surprising when the Republican-controlled Congress adjourned for the year without extending the premium tax credits that have helped millions of Americans pay for their health insurance. What was surprising was when four moderate Republicans, their seats endangered next November, joined House Democrats to force a vote in January on a…
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But the effects may not be as dramatic in Texas, thanks to a four-year-old state law that gives the state's insurance department more control over pricing. Public health experts say the little-known state law has resulted in lower premiums on some of the Texas plans sold on Healthcare.gov and could help people maintain their health insurance at close to what…
The commissioners put $200,000 of use tax revenue into the workers' comp account Monday; District 3 Commissioner Ron Burrows said the deposit would bring the balance up to $900,000 and some change. Burrows said Rogers County used to pay an insurance company to provide workers' comp to county employees. It also pays a Tulsa company, United Safety& Claims, a fee to…
Minnesota laws and policy changes taking effect Jan. 1 will create new work break requirements, end a long-standing hunting restriction and end state-funded health insurance for adults without legal immigration status. Minnesota is the 13th state to create such a benefit, which will apply to almost all workers in the state. Most Minnesota employers will be…
David Garza sometimes feels as if he doesn't have health insurance now that he pays so much to treat his Type 2 diabetes. His monthly premium payment of $435 for family coverage is about the same as the insurance at his previous job. "Now everything is full price," said the 53- year-old, who works at a warehouse just south of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Sarah Monroe once had a relatively comfortable middle-class life. She and her family lived in a neatly landscaped neighborhood near Cleveland. The plans, which have become common over the past two decades, are getting renewed attention thanks to President Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress.
A Christian anti-abortion health insurance plan is hoping its faith-based coverage shakes up the market in Texas. The plan is built on Christian principles, but members do not need to subscribe to the faith to enroll, said Daniel Cruz, co-founder and CEO of Presidio. Presidio has been licensed in Texas since August, according to a filing with the Texas Department…
Despite record crops in many regions, including parts of Siouxland, farmers lost a combined $34.6 billion this year, before accounting for crop insurance and other support, according to a report from the American Farm Bureau. President Trump, whose trade policies have significantly contributed to the pressures facing rural America, has announced a $12…
For months, families across the country have been warning Congress about a looming health care crisis, and now we're down to the wire. If Congress fails to act, the consequences will be swift and devastating. On Jan. 1, millions of families could see their monthly health insurance premiums double or even quadruple.
A cybersecurity breach of Columbus, Georgia- based insurance giant Aflac Inc. potentially exposed the personal information of approximately 22.65 million people, the company said in a statement last week. The affected files included names, contact information, claims information, health information, Social Security numbers, and/or other personal…
This isn’ t a final no,’” Nix, 55, of Statesville, North Carolina, said.To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests and prescriptions.Denials can be appealed, but nearly half of insured adults who received a prior…
Enhanced premium tax credits, enacted in 2022 by Democrats in Congress to help people afford health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, are expiring at the end of the year. But the Senate came up short, and beginning Jan. 1, thousands of Alaskans will be forced to pay significantly more for health insurance, or give up their plans entirely.
Starting a family brings joy, responsibility- and the need to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance may not be the first thing on your to-do list, but it plays a crucial role in protecting your family's future. For example, if your annual salary is $75,000, it makes sense to consider a policy with a $750,000 death benefit.
At the same time, insurers see an unattractive market in Georgia. Georgia ranked 50th in profitability for insurance companies last year among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, said Robert Hoyt of the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. The House of Representatives' Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Insurance Rates met for a final time in…
A number of new state laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect on Jan. 1, bringing changes that affect taxes, health insurance coverage, workforce requirements and assistance programs across the state. While local sales taxes on food will still apply, the repeal of the state portion is expected to provide ongoing relief for Arkansas…
After their approval earlier this week, Mayor D.J. Beauregard announced he would veto all three, including a“ no confidence” vote in former Superintendent Brandi Kwong and the School Committee, and a bid to offer city health insurance to elected officials. “I don’ t control the City Council,” Beauregard said of the meeting scheduled for Tuesday to override his vetoes.“…
America's health insurance system is collapsing under the weight of a law forced through by Democrats alone 15 years ago. Democrats rammed the Affordable Care Act through Congress in 2010 under President Barack Obama with zero Republican votes, famously declaring it had to pass before we could find out what was in it. No Republicans supported it, yet today it's…
Colorado's health insurance open enrollment period is heading into its final stretch, with Jan. 15 as the last day to enroll in coverage for 2026. Those who enroll by Jan. 15 will have new coverage starting Feb. 1. To help offset this, Colorado is introducing a new state subsidy called Colorado Premium Assistance.
The state's Department of Financial Services in August approved a slew of rate increases that range from minor adjustments to hikes of more than 20% for around a dozen insurance providers offering individual and small group market plans, including Schenectady- based MVP Health Care and the Capital District Physicians Health Plan, or CDPHP.
