The California Department of Insurance issued enforcement actions today against Tesla Insurance Services, Inc. and Tesla Insurance Company, plus State National Insurance Company, in order to protect consumers after the companies repeatedly failed in their legal obligations to adequately handle hundreds of California automobile policyholder claims.
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PHOENIX– Brittany Panico has seen insurers increasingly deny critical drugs and delay approvals for her patients, most of them living with complex autoimmune diseases. At a town hall about medical claim denials organized in September by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Panico, a Gilbert rheumatologist, shared the story of a patient with uncontrollable…
The FAIR Plan, California's last-resort insurance program for homeowners needing fire coverage, is seeking approval for steep rate hikes averaging 35.8%, though some policyholders could actually see their premiums drop. Under the proposal, sent to state regulators Sept. 29, insurance costs would increase for about four in five of the plan's more than 550,000…
While some Kentucky Republicans in Congress accuse Democrats of shutting down the government to get "free health care for illegal aliens," advocates are warning that thousands of U.S. citizens in Kentucky will no longer be able to afford health insurance next year. Democrats in D.C. are pushing Republicans to take action now to ease premium spikes that stem in…
–The state of North Carolina and Duke Health have settled their dispute over the cost of care for employees and retirees on the state health plan, both parties announced Friday. In contract negotiations with Aetna, which manages the state's health care plan, Duke was seeking increased payments for services which would have caused the state to increase premiums…
Bill Cassidy and Jeff Merkley. The bill, according to several experts, could save $124 billion in Medicare waste. "It addresses some really wasteful spending in the Medicare Advantage program that Congress, unfortunately, and some administrations have turned a blind eye to."
Iowa's Medicaid program is projected to face tens of millions of dollars in deficits in coming years, prompting warnings from the state auditor. Sand pointed to recent estimates from the state's Medicaid Forecasting Group showing projected shortfalls of nearly $76 million in fiscal year 2026 and $181 million in 2027.. A report released Sept. 8 by the Medicaid…
Avoiding the largely unproductive debate over who' s to blame for the federal government shutdown, those of us who depend upon health insurance coverage ought to be paying attention to why Democrats— usually keen to keep government open, providing services and paying its bills— are holding out for more than a simple agreement to deal now and continue budget…
Q: I’ m 65 andmy property taxes and insurance keep going up. Howcan I afford my house in five years? InAugust, the FederalHousingHouse Price Index measured a 2.9% increase in U.S. home values on a year-over-year basis.
There is a big push now by insurance companies to sell you insurance in case you shoot somebody. New York, Hawaii, Washington, North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts would require government- mandated firearms insurance. In fact, the National Rifle Association offers scaled down coverage called Carry Guard right now in all 50 states.
The Virginia Bureau of Insurance agreed last month to extend the deadline for insurers to notify their customers of premium rate increases from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31 "since the final approval of rates has been delayed due to changing federal rules that impact plan design and rates." The delay also may be a temporary reprieve for President Donald Trump and the…
MECOSTA COUNTY– Here are the top items discussed at the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting, held at 9 a.m. on Thursday. During the meeting the board heard a presentation from Jeff Nielson with Gallager Insurance, Risk Management and Consulting, regarding moving the county employee health insurance plan from Blue Care to the West Michigan…
The Virginia Bureau of Insurance agreed last month to extend the deadline for insurers to notify their customers of premium rate increases from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31 "since the final approval of rates has been delayed due to changing federal rules that impact plan design and rates." The delay also may be a temporary reprieve for President Donald Trump and the…
OAKLAND, CA The California Department of Insurance issued enforcement actions today against Tesla Insurance Services, Inc. and Tesla Insurance Company, plus State National Insurance Company, in order to protect consumers after the companies repeatedly failed in their legal obligations to adequately handle hundreds of California automobile…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- The finger-pointing continues on Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats struggle to sort out the government shutdown, with healthcare and hurricanes top of mind for Florida Congressional leaders. "The idea that families in Florida could go without coverage because of D.C. politics is frankly gross," said U.S. Rep. As Republicans fear…
Lisa Cook notched a temporary win in her legal battle against President Donald Trump this week when the Supreme Court said she could remain a governor on the Federal Reserve Board. The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Cook to remain in her job while her lawsuit against Trump proceeds. "It's a time to exhale but not breathe easy," said Peter Conti-Brown, an expert…
The new legislation responds to President Donald Trump's big bill as well as fear that health insurance rates will rise with the expiration of COVID-era subsidies to the Affordable Care Act exchange in New Mexico. New Mexico would set aside $17 million to backfill the federal credits if they are not renewed, under legislation signed by the governor.
Under the proposal, sent to state regulators Sept. 29, insurance costs would increase for about four in five of the plan "s more than 550,000 homeowner policies across California. The remaining roughly 97,000 policyholders- including hundreds in Alameda County and parts of the South Bay and Peninsula— would see a rate cut, with most deductions no more than 50%.
2025 OCT 03– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Taiwan Daily Report– Research findings on Cardiovascular Research are discussed in a new report. According to news reporting originating in Taipei, Taiwan, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Since 2006, Taiwan’ s National Health Insurance has covered the full cost of baseline treatment in cardiac stents.
