Why foreigners without employers’ support pay higher health insurance premiums in South Korea

Policy mandates foreigners pay full average health premium if below national average (Getty Image) Foreign residents in South Korea face an increasing financial burden from health insurance premiums, as their costs continue to rise at a disproportionate rate compared to local subscribers. According to data from South Korea’s health insurance authorities released Friday, the average…

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McKinley faculty talk Carle Health insurance discontinuation

Carle Health announced it will discontinue its Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare health insurance plans, excluding Medicare Advantage, at the end of the year. The move will force all policyholders, including many University faculty, to choose an alternative plan.  “In recent years, the health insurance industry has changed dramatically, particularly for provider-owned insurers,” read a statement…

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Florida home insurance costs less with more companies

Between 2019 and 2023, average homeowner premiums in Florida surged nearly 60%. William Large  |  Florida Justice Reform Institute Condos getting hit hard by Florida’s property insurance premiums Old Port Cove Towers condo president Mike Beck says windstorm insurance is over a million dollars in North Palm Beach building Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this month…

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2025 Best Insurance Companies Revealed: Top Picks Across Auto, Home, Life & Health

Insure.com has unveiled its Best Insurance Companies for 2025 rankings, marking its 13th annual assessment of top insurers across auto, home, life, and health sectors. The rankings, based on a survey of nearly 2,000 insurance consumers, analyze customer experience, claims handling, trustworthiness, and digital experience. Key winners include Travelers (Best car insurance),…

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Jefferson Health is now out-of-network for Cigna

Jefferson Health, the Philadelphia region’s largest health system, is out-of-network for people with Cigna insurance through their employers after the two parties failed to agree to a new contract, Jefferson said Saturday in an online announcement. “We understand that this news may cause concern, and we want to reassure our patients that we remain committed…

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Dr Mehmet Oz makes his pitch to lead America’s health insurance programs

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 other countries….

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