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Republicans Are Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, Again?
In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got basic details wrong about Medicaid — a program he now oversees. He said that Medicaid is fully funded by the federal government (it’s not) and that many enrollees are unsatisfied
California insurance commissioner rejects State Farm’s request for 22% rate increase
On Friday, California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara rejected State Farm’s request for “emergency” rate increases, going against the recommendation of his staff experts. The request from State Farm involved insurance rate increases that would have gone into effect on May…
State Farm Slammed For Seeking Up to 38% Policy Hike Following Wildfires
State Farm has come under heavy criticism for seeking a 22 percent rate hike, with a 38 percent increase for renters, in the wake of the devastating California wildfires. “It’s not fair for State Farm to pad its bank account…
Trump’s Medicaid freeze, Starbucks’ vibe shift, and Costco’s DEI defense: Business news roundup
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Covered California Hits Record Enrollment, but Key Subsidies in Jeopardy
Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, has hit a record 1.8 million enrollees and the number could climb higher ahead of a Jan. 31 open enrollment deadline, due in large part to enhanced subsidies that have made plans more affordable. But the state’s progress in extending health coverage to all residents could come to
6 contech firms raise combined $57M
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Firms that help builders get materials, remain compliant and communicate on the jobsite were the recipients of recent venture capital funding. Artificial intelligence, in particular, remains a point of interest for contractors as they seek to leverage the technology to gain a competitive
Housing Safety And Affordability Are At Stake, Experts Share Ideas
Average annual insurance premiums in the first half of 2023 by county show many counties already … [+] stressed by high premium prices. National Bureau of Economic Research In the midst of a wildfire roaring across southern California that is not only destroying homes but also taking lives, home insurance costs are taking on a
Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the White House — along with a GOP-controlled Senate and House of Representatives — is expected to change that. Republicans in Washington say they plan to use funding cuts and regulatory changes
The largest health insurance companies that control nearly 75% of the market, ranked
A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Image: Stephen Maturen / Stringer (Getty Images) Over the past few years the health insurance industry has experienced a series of major mergers and acquisitions, further consolidating power into the hands of a few dominant companies — leaving Americans
Affordable Care Act Insurance Open Enrollment Still Available: What to Know
The initial window to get “Obamacare” health insurance by Jan. 1 may have closed, but there’s still plenty of time to secure the coverage you want. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a member of CNET’s How To team, he writes about the intersection
Millions to see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Andrea Deutsch, the mayor of Narberth, Pennsylvania, and the owner of a pet store in town, doesn’t get health care coverage through either of her jobs. Instead, she is enrolled in a plan she purchased on Pennie, Pennsylvania’s health insurance exchange. Deutsch, who has been mayor since 2018, is paid $1
Suspected CEO Killer Taps Former Prosecutor to Defend Him on Murder Charge
The man charged with killing a health insurance CEO on the streets of New York earlier this month has hired a former Manhattan prosecutor to defend him against murder charges there. The law firm Agnifilo Intrater LLC confirmed to NBC News that Karen Friedman Angifilo would represent Luigi Mangione, 26, in New York, where he
Cops Say CEO Murder Suspect Fled New York by Train, Not Bus as Originally Thought
Police sources now say that the suspected killer of a health insurance company executive on the streets of New York slipped out of the city by train and not by bus as first thought. The source say there’s video evidence showing Luigi Mangione leaving the George Washington Bridge bus station, where he was dropped off
Understanding the Importance of Project-Specific Pollution Liability Insurance
Library Pollution Liability Insurance: Cleaning Up Gaps in Environmental Coverage Last Updated May 21, 2024 By Melody Bell Melody Bell Director of Underwriting Melody Bell is Director of Underwriting at Procore. Previously, she spent 15 years as Director and Vice President for managing general agents in the U.S. and London, with a focus on construction