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As Americans start shopping for insurance, Wisconsin families' health care prices projected to increase by as much as $30,000 next year; 78% of Americans including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents support extending health care tax breaks. WASHINGTON, D.C. As Wisconsinites start shopping for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act…

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has asked the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies to investigate whether some oil companies are improperly benefiting from exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard program meant for small refiners facing economic hardship. In a letter sent Wednesday to the Justice Department, Department of Energy,…

A federal judge has granted Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of parts of Iowa's new pharmacy benefit manager reform law, shielding the state's largest health insurer and its customers from provisions Wellmark argues would sharply increase prescription costs. The injunction applies to…

That's especially true in Southern Illinois, where certain insurance customers will see some of the highest premium hikes in the country when they start shopping for plans on Nov. 1, when open enrollment begins. Without the subsidies, some families shopping on the Illinois health insurance marketplace will see a sixfold increase in monthly premiums.

—The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday as the federal food assistance program faced delays and millions of Americans were set to see a dramatic rise in their health insurance bills. John Udo-Okon, who runs the Word of Life Christian Fellowship International food pantry in the Bronx, where hundreds…

The federal government shut down earlier this month as Democrats in Congress demanded negotiations to extend enhanced tax credits that have helped people buy coverage the past few years. Republicans say they won't negotiate until Democrats vote to reopen the government. "It seems overwhelming, but it really is important to shop and consider your choices,"…

With the House in recess since Republicans passed a short-term funding bill in mid-September, the focus has been on the Senate, where all but three members of the Democratic caucus have repeatedly voted against that measure, demanding that the GOP majorities in both chambers agree to extend expiring health insurance subsidies. At least eight Democrats would…

Two judges rule that it’ s unlawful for President Trump to suspend SNAP food benefits. With higher premiums and a government shutdown, open enrollment for health insurance is different this year. Higher electricity prices are factoring into who voters in New Jersey and Virginia pick as their governors.

Following the settlement, Garduno Aguilar withdrew her EEOC complaint on Aug. 25, stating the parties had reached a mutual agreement. Under the agreement, The Travelers Company, the county's liability insurance carrier, agreed to pay $30,000 to Garduno Aguilar and $15,000 to her attorney, Daniel Lyon of Elliot Morgan Parsonage, PLLC in Charlotte.

LCMC Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a last-minute verbal agreement that will keep the hospital system in-network for patients covered by the insurer, avoiding a potential disruption in care for tens of thousands of Louisiana residents. As a result, your access to the LCMC Health facilities and providers you know and trust will not be disrupted.

Brian Kemp to remove Republican Cobb school board member John Cristadoro from his board position in the wake of Cristadoro's recent legal troubles. Terry Cummings, D- Mableton; Mekyah McQueen, D- Smyrna; Lisa Campbell, D- Kennesaw; and Gabriel Sanchez, D- Smyrna, called on Kemp to invoke his authority to conduct a formal ethics hearing and remove Cristadoro, the school…

An Illinois jury on Wednesday convicted former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help in 2024 at her Springfield home. HEALTH INSURANCE: Illinois residents will pay an average of 78% more for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act…

DOUGLAS— An idea to build a community kitchen that would promote entrepreneurship and small business development is cooking in Douglas. The grant, given to the municipality by Arizona Complete Health, a health insurance provider that offers integrated plans for various populations in Arizona, will also help the city pay the $15,000 consultation package…

PORT ANGELES— Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act marketplace begins today, but for Medicare recipients, the process has been underway for more than two weeks. Medicare beneficiaries on the North Olympic Peninsula can alleviate some of that stress by turning to trained volunteer counselors with the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors.

For the first time, Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System will jointly venture into the volatile and potentially lucrative Affordable Care Act marketplace by launching their own insurer for Broward County residents. On Friday, Broward Health spokeswoman Jennifer Smith said the hospital system has made significant progress with Florida Blue…

"My gut sunk," Tara Nicklous, 56, said. Democrats won "t vote to reopen the federal government unless Republicans extend the credits, and Republicans refuse to negotiate until the government reopens. "We" re hunkering down, " Tara Nicklous said.

The Mississippi Senate Insurance Study Committee is gathering information ahead of the 2026 session as members consider potential legislation. Each year since 1950 the state has seen an increase in the number of deaths to the point that Mississippi has a higher mortality rate than the U.S. average. "The state of the population of Mississippi is artificially…

Susan Alleman, a Lincoln resident who directs a small nonprofit organization, had gone without health insurance for most of her adult life. She was finally able to obtain coverage through the federal marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act, known as HealthCare.gov, after it opened in 2013.. Democrats in Congress are demanding renewal as part of any…

Even though the Fed did cut interest rates again and a deal between China and the U.S. was announced, investors failed to celebrate. On Sunday, Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, all but said the deal is in the bag. And then came the comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell in the Q&A session after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.