The prospect of deep Medicaid cuts has become a flashpoint in Congress, with leaders of both parties accusing their counterparts of lying. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Feb. 27 that a Republican budget measure would “set in motion the largest cut to Medicaid in American history,” and that Republicans are hiding the consequences. “The…
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…
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…
Military families have two weeks to meet March 31 deadlines for four important tasks related to their health care. Enroll in a health care flexible spending account: In a special enrollment period through March 31, active duty service members have the option of enrolling in a health care flexible spending account, a new benefit that…
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…
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by several executives from the three companies, including the general manager of the Shanghai Reinsurance Operations Centre. Credit: PRNewswire/AXA Hong Kong and Macau. AXA Hong Kong and Macau, AXA Tianping P&C Insurance and China People’s Property and Casualty Insurance (PICC Property and Casualty) have joined forces on the Green…
WASHINGTON — Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning. The 64-year-old was a respected heart surgeon who turned into a popular TV pitchman. Now he has his sights on overseeing health insurance for about 150 million…
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…
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…
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…