NORFOLK, Va. — One of the biggest fears associated with losing your job is going without health insurance — though each person’s situation is different, the feelings can be quite similar. I talk about consumer issues every morning on News 3 This Morning, and currently, one of the biggest challenges people are facing is the…
Group rallies, calls to protect Medicaid in Milford About 100 people rallied and marched Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Milford’s Central Park over concerns with potential cuts to Medicaid and federal food assistance. Small town hall meetings bring out concerns about potential Medicaid cuts. This story has been updated with additional information. About 100 people…
Sandra Hernandez holds a “Don’t Take Away Our Health Care” protest sign outside the U.S. Capitol as the Senate voted on a “Skinny Repeal” of the Affordable Care Act inside on July 27, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The measure did not pass. (Alex Edelman/ZUma Press/TNS) Alex Edelman Jayme H. Simões is a communications professional at Louis…
WASHINGTON — Leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services presents a “monumental opportunity” to make the country healthier, Dr. Mehmet Oz told senators Friday at his confirmation hearing. President Donald Trump’s pick for CMS administrator told the Senate Finance Committee that America is struggling with soaring health care costs and higher obesity rates than…
He touched on an array of previous legislative victories, careful to note the GOP-led Legislature’s role. Floridians will eventually see lower property taxes, business tax cuts, budget cuts and new restrictions on petitions for constitutional amendments – if lawmakers follow Gov. Ron DeSantis’ agenda for the legislative session. DeSantis laid out his proposals in a…
If you’re steamed to discover your favorite doctor is no longer in your Medicare Advantage plan’s network, now is the time to make a change. Medicare Advantage enrollees can switch plans or transfer to original Medicare during the open enrollment period ending March 31. You cannot, however, jump from a traditional Medicare plan to a…
Policy makers have long worried that reducing cost-sharing would lead to health care overuse, but research shows that lowering or eliminating these costs can enhance patient outcomes.1 By improving access to essential care and supporting treatment adherence, especially for vulnerable populations, reducing financial barriers may help ensure patients receive the care they need. The session…
Beazley PLC said Friday it has hired former Marsh LLC executive Lindsay Shipper as head of commercial property, North America, effective April 1. Matt Westhoff, who previously held the role, left Beazley last year to join QBE North America. Atlanta-based Ms. Shipper will report to Richard Montminy, group head of property risks at Beazley. Ms….
OAKLAND, March 14, 2025 — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $1.3 million settlement with Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) to resolve allegations that they violated California law by advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to over two thousand Californians. In addition, the settlement resolves allegations…
Damond Boatwright | Special to the State Journal-Register Some Senate Republicans want changes to House GOP budget plan Some Senate Republicans have expressed concerns over cuts to Medicaid and are demanding changes. Attention across the nation is rightly focused on potential massive and drastic Medicaid cuts under consideration by Congress that would imperil health care…