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44+ min ago (95+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Several thousand people have already lost and are slated to lose their medical insurance due to cost-cutting measures in the D.C. budget. Medical providers and patients this week told the D.C. Council health committee that as a result of cuts to the city's safety net health care programs, low-income residents cannot afford care, their conditions are worsening and some will die....

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (901+ words) Who wants to check their insurance policies when there's holiday fun to be had? Still, making sure everything is up to date (coverage and deductibles) can save you a ton if you end up needing your insurance. Every December, people do the same rituals: They check their credit card rewards, swear they're finally going to tidy up the garage and promise they'll eat fewer cookies in January (not to mention resolve to go to the gym and get those rock-hard abs). Oh, and lose weight " maybe that goes without saying. But there's one year-end task that matters a lot more than resolutions you probably won't keep for long, and it should take less time than you think: review your insurance. If that sounds boring, consider this: Insurance is the thing you buy hoping you'll never need it. So if you…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (901+ words) Who wants to check their insurance policies when there's holiday fun to be had? Still, making sure everything is up to date (coverage and deductibles) can save you a ton if you end up needing your insurance. Every December, people do the same rituals: They check their credit card rewards, swear they're finally going to tidy up the garage and promise they'll eat fewer cookies in January (not to mention resolve to go to the gym and get those rock-hard abs). Oh, and lose weight " maybe that goes without saying. But there's one year-end task that matters a lot more than resolutions you probably won't keep for long, and it should take less time than you think: review your insurance. If that sounds boring, consider this: Insurance is the thing you buy hoping you'll never need it. So if you…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (160+ words) On November 14, 2025, CMS issued a press release and accompanying letter providing preliminary guidance to states on the implementation of new federal requirements governing health-care-related (i.e., provider) taxes under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (P.L. 119-21), enacted as part of the larger One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) passed earlier this year. The guidance addresses how CMS interprets Sections 71115 and 71117 of the Act, including the standards for grandfathering existing...By: King & Spalding CMS's press release for the above guidance also reiterates that CMS will generally prohibit new provider taxes or increases to existing taxes after July 4, 2025. CMS characterizes the guidance as preliminary and indicates that it intends to issue additional rulemaking to implement Sections 71115 and 711117. There are two aspects of the guidance that warrant particular attention: A copy of the guidance is available here, and a copy of CMS's press release is available…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago (219+ words) FILE: Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File) Coloradans who buy subsidized health insurance on the individual marketplace will pay about twice as much in 2026 as they did this year, assuming Congress doesn't reach a last-minute deal. The Denver Post wants to know how you're planning to cope. The price hike comes from a combination of the underlying cost of health insurance going up and pandemic-era enhanced subsidies expiring, leaving people responsible for a larger percentage of the cost of their insurance. Rural residents and people between 55 and 64 will see even larger increases in their monthly costs. Coloradans who buy subsidized health insurance on the individual marketplace will pay about twice as much in 2026 as they did this year, assuming Congress…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago (757+ words) Health insurance in 2025 is more than just an investment; it is a smart financial move. And with Bajaj General Insurance, you can rest assured knowing that they will keep you financially covered during any medical emergencies. With 24 years of experience in the insurance industry, they are achieving milestones and serving the people of India. In this blog, let us understand what makes their family floater insurance stand out from the rest. A family floater insurance covers the entire family within a single policy. With this plan, you get coverage for emergency hospitalisations, surgeries and other medical expenses. With India's medical inflation growing at a staggering rate of approximately 13%, having a plan that safeguards you from these costs is a smart financial move." Bajaj General Insurance is a renowned name in the insurance industry, helping people since 2001. Recently, they went 100% Made…...

5+ hour, 36+ min ago (590+ words) Level cover, increasing cover, decreasing cover, return-of-premium, convertible" it feels like adulthood expects you to already know the difference before you even begin." Term insurance policies are not as simple, as they were a decade ago. As lifestyles, incomes and responsibilities evolve, ways in which these policies are structured also change. The modern Indian earner needs more than just a generic plan. Something that matches how your life actually moves. That's why understanding the different types of term plans becomes an essential knowledge." Here's what these plans really mean. Most people still visualise term insurance as a cover that remains the same for decades. That's essentially what a level term plan is. The sum assured you choose at the beginning stays unchanged throughout the term. If you pick a "1 crore cover for 40 years, that cover doesn't move. This is simple,…...

5+ hour, 40+ min ago (1052+ words) Medical providers and patients this week told the D.C. Council health committee that as a result of cuts to the city's safety net health care programs, low-income residents cannot afford care, their conditions are worsening and some will die. Advocates are also pushing city officials to reverse changes that this fall cutabout 2,200 people from an insurance program called Health Care Alliance Program that covers 30,000 residents who have no other options, regardless of their immigration status. And starting next year, changes to the city's Medicaid program could leave thousands more uninsured. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser's budget this summer slashed Alliance and Medicaid programs to help plug a $1 billion shortfall that city officials attributed to President Donald Trump's federal workforce cuts, declining consumer spending and a weak commercial real estate market. They didn't know at the time, however, that cuts would coincide with the…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago (1263+ words) With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or medical exams, as well as a $1,700 baby bassinet or a $300 online parenting workshop. Those same dollars can't be used, though, to pay for most baby formulas, toothbrushes " or insurance premiums. President Donald Trump and some Republicans are pitching the accounts as an alternative to expiring enhanced federal subsidies that have lowered insurance premium payments for most Americans with Affordable Care Act coverage. But legal limits on how HSAs can and can't be used are prompting doubts that expanding their use would benefit the predominantly low-income people who rely on ACA plans. The Republican proposals come on the heels of a White House-led change to extend HSA eligibility to more ACA enrollees. One group that would almost certainly benefit: a slew of companies selling expensive…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago (222+ words) As open enrollment continues, 77% of surveyed Americans were happy with their options for 2026 health care coverage, although cost concerns surfaced. A new survey reveals that the majority of Americans are pleased with the options that they are provided for health insurance for the 2026 calendar year.1 This survey was conducted by eHealth and included patients with all forms of private insurance as well as those on Medicare and Medicaid. The eHealth survey included 1508 American participants and was conducted on November 17-18, 2025. All participants were 18 years or older and were enrolled in ACA coverage, employer-based plans, and Medicare. Of the Americans surveyed, 77% expressed that they were satisfied with their choices for 2026 after reviewing them; satisfaction was highest in individuals who were covered by employer-sponsored plans (81%) and those who were enrolled in Medicare (86%). However, 79% of ACA enrollees expressed surprise at the rise in monthly…...