–U.S. House Republicans’ five-point health care plan could reduce premiums by 11%, but could also increase the number of people without health insurance by 300,000 annually, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis. Congress temporarily expanded the PTC during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its reversion to original pre-pandemic levels after Dec….
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—The U.S. stock market is drifting lower on Tuesday following mixed data on the economy’ s strength, which did little to clear uncertainty about where interest rates may be heading. Treasury yields eased a bit, following a larger initial drop, after one report said the U.S. unemployment rate was at its worst level last month since 2021, but employers also added more…
Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted voted for the ninth time last week against extending the ACA premium tax credits. Husted also cast the deciding vote for the largest cut to Medicaid in history, ripping coverage from 490,000 Ohioans and putting at least eleven rural Ohio hospitals on the brink of closure. Federal cuts to Medicaid mean Ohio is expected to lose $33 billion…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta:. In preparation for FOMC meetings, policymakers have the Fed Board staff projection of this "advance" estimate at their disposal. As stated by economists Jon Faust and Jonathan H. Wright in a 2009 paper, "by mirroring key elements of the data construction machinery of the Bureau of…
The following information was released by the office of Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego:. Today, Senators Ruben Gallego andThom Tillis introduced theFed Forward Actto strengthen transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the Federal Reserve by codifying key communication and governance practices that are not currently required by statute.
On the Senate floor and following Senate Republicans rejecting the Democratic ACA proposal last week, Durbin continues to push his Republican colleagues to come to the table and negotiate with Democrats on a solution to address the looming health care crisis. WASHINGTON As open enrollment for 2026 individual market health insurance plans is underway and…
82% of Americans say they're satisfied with their health insuranceAbout 24% of folks reported delays or denied coverage in the past two yearsOlder adults and people on Medicare or Medicaid reported the highest satisfaction. TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025— Most folks in the United States are happy with their health insurance, according to a new national poll, but many…
Out-of-pocket costs to fill prescriptions can vary widely. Malte Mueller/ fStop via Getty Images. Even when Americans have health insurance, they can have a hard time affording the drugs they've been prescribed.
AM Best will host a briefing with a panel of health insurance industry experts to discuss their outlook on the Medicare Advantage business segment of the U.S. health insurance industry, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. AM Best has a negative outlook on the U.S. health insurance industry and the Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care…
Supported by its existing U.S. regulatory registrations with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, alongside a pending advanced license application in Poland, the platform is reinforcing its position as a compliance-oriented digital asset exchange serving both retail and institutional users.
Nearly half of Americans say they are more stressed heading into 2026 than they were at the beginning of 2025, according to the 2026 New Year’ s Resolutions Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. At the end of 2025, 48% say they are more stressed than they were at the start of the year.
Even when Americans have health insurance, they can have a hard time affording the drugs they’ ve been prescribed. About 1 in 5 U.S. adults skip filling a prescription due to its cost at least once a year, according to KFF, a health research organization. If there is a copay, it should be low– probably less than US $5.
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board:. At the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York, New York. I appreciate the opportunity to speak here today.1.
PointBridge, a leading managing general underwriter specializing in professional liability insurance, announced today the launch of a new admitted physicians medical malpractice program in partnership with Aspen, an AM Best A rated global specialty lines company. "We’re excited to partner with Aspen to bring a fresh approach to physicians professional…
EXETER, N.H., Dec. 16, 2025/ PRNewswire-PRWeb/– Cobalt Benefits Group, a trusted leader in benefit administration for over 60 years, today announced the launch of Great Bay Administrators, a brand that brings Cobalt's renowned service-first approach to self-funded employers, utilizing a major national network. With Great Bay Administrators, insurance brokers…
New York Life Investments today announced the launch of the NYLI MacKay Muni Allocation ETF, an actively-managed municipal bond ETF designed to deliver attractive, tax-exempt income through a combination of predominately long-duration investment grade municipal securities with a strategic allocation to high yield municipals. The Fund expands the New…
For many residents in Wickenburg and across Arizona, the question now is straightforward: What does this mean for your ability to buy a home? AP News reported that according to Freddie Mac's latest data, the average U.S. 30- year fixed mortgage rate recently held near 6.22%, close to its lowest levels of the year. For Wickenburg buyers, a small reduction in mortgage…
Insurance Business America has named Danette Beck from Astrus Insurance Solutions as a 2026 Hot 100 Award winner. Beck was named a 2020 Woman to Watch by Business Insurance and a Risk& Insurance Power Broker in 2015, 2016 and 2018.. “For the third consecutive year, Danette’ s recognition as a Hot 100 Award winner is a testament to her unparallelled commitment to…
To Barbie Smith of Stafford County, the debate over the Affordable Care Act came down to one number: $2,240 a month. On Thursday, the Senate rejected two bills to extend the federal subsidies that are set to expire on Dec. 31. Unless the action comes up again before Congress leaves town for the holidays, Smith will pay $2,240 a month for her health insurance next year,…
