A Navy veteran and his wife said they were blindsided when Tricare, the military’s health care program, rescinded over $100,000 in medical claims it had approved and paid several years ago. Harve Smith, 71, received a $470 bill in January for dermatologist visits in 2020. He thought it was a one-off error until he discovered…
ATLANTA, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vera Whole Health, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, is proud to announce the opening of its fifth advanced primary care center in the Atlanta area, located in East Point. This expansion aims to enhance access to high-quality healthcare for Anthem members, including Fulton…
For the year ending December 31, 2024, Beazley achieved a record profit before tax of $1.423 billion, marking a 13% increase from the $1.254 billion recorded in 2023. This growth was underpinned by a 10% rise in insurance written premiums, totaling $6.164 billion, up from $5.601 billion in the previous year. Source link
Mehmet Oz, once a staunch proponent of Medicare Advantage plans, vowed Friday to go after those plans if they unfairly raise costs for the government if he is confirmed as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a former cardiothoracic surgeon, became a household name thanks to his…
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…
Even as Colorado faces a $1 billion budget shortfall and bipartisanly declared affordability crisis, legislators are advancing an anti-obesity insurance mandate that will cost Medicaid $139 million to implement and likely raise private insurance premiums significantly. Senate Bill 48, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet of Commerce City, would require that insurers cover a…
In summary California is spending more than it expected on Medi-Cal and Republican lawmakers are pointing to coverage expansions that benefited immigrant households. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the…
FLORIDA – Florida legislators are once again debating the rules surrounding legal fees in property insurance disputes, reigniting a battle over whether homeowners should have greater power to challenge insurance companies in court. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 16-1 on Thursday to advance HB 1551, a bill that could reverse a 2022…
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…
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….