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3+ min ago (302+ words) Pittsburgh-based health insurance giant Highmark Inc. this week unveiled its new collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), a move that company officials said will reinforce their commitment to employees and improve the health of generations of families. Blue KC is the leading local not-for-profit health insurer in the Kansas City region and Highmark, a not-for-profit health insurer, is the nation's fifth-largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. "What this means to central Pennsylvania is Highmark continues to be an innovator in terms of new products, solutions, services for the members, the people, communities that we serve, not just limited to central Pennsylvania, it's all across the country," said David Holmberg, CEO of Highmark Health. "One of the things that's very clear in the healthcare space is that there's going to be an evolution that…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (220+ words) [Surprised woman in a car looking at a document, conveying shock or disbelief in a modern vehicle interior.][Surprised woman in a car looking at a document, conveying shock or disbelief in a modern vehicle interior.] (Note: Thank you for supporting businesses like those presenting a sponsored message below and ordering through the links below, which benefits Gateway Pundit. The post Auto Insurance Rates Are Climbing " See If You Are Overpaying in Minutes appeared first on The Gateway Pundit. Auto insurance costs have been climbing steadily, and too many drivers just accept the rate hikes without question. But why pay more than you have to? Whether your provider quietly raised your premiums or you've been on the same plan for years, there's a good chance you could be saving big by taking a fresh look at your options. That's where…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (360+ words) On Oct. 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (Final Rule), which outlines the changes to payments under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for next year......By: Ankura Medicare Finalizes 3.8% Physician Reimbursement Increase On Oct. 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (Final Rule), which outlines the changes to payments under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for next year. Among other changes, the Final Rule details significant reimbursement updates, including:1 - Overall Increase: The non-qualifying APM conversion factor for 2026 will be $33.40, a 3.26% increase over the current conversion factor. The qualifying APM conversion factor for 2026 will be $33.57, a 3.77% increase. - Impact by Specialty: While reimbursement under the Medicare PFS will increase overall, the impact by specialty varies:2 - Impact by Place of Service: CMS finalized an…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (1095+ words) Christopher Reilly, 80, inside his Manorville home. Reilly is concerned his Medicare premiums will rise in 2026. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone Virginia and Michael McGrath were surprised in late November when'the retired West Islip couple'got a letter notifying them that their health insurance bill would rise about 20% next year. Their plan with EmblemHealth will cost $862 per month starting Jan. 1, $140 more than their current monthly premium. "We really can't afford it," said Virginia McGrath, adding that the couple, who are both in their 70s, will have to figure out how to manage the extra cost.'Virginia is'scheduled for an important surgery in January " and the McGraths believe it would be a bad time to "shake up" their coverage.' They are among millions of Americans, including Long Islanders, contending with higher health premiums taking effect in the new year as prices rise across coverage types....

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (738+ words) Steve and Brenda Horst run a small miniature golf business in Lancaster that grosses about $100,000 a year. Brenda Horst, 58, is the only full-time employee, so they can't purchase health insurance through the business. Last year, their insurance premium was $1,600 a month with about an $800 a month break from the Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies. Those subsidies are off the table this year. The Senate recently blocked a bill to extend the subsidies. Barring an unlikely 11th-hour compromise in the deeply fractured Congress, the subsidies will expire at the end of the year. The vote was the last glimmer of hope the Horsts had for keeping premiums at relatively affordable levels. The stark reality now: They will have to pay $2,200 a month for their premium, an increase of about 175%, as well as a higher deductible. "That's more than a quarter…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (736+ words) Insurance decisions rarely come down to a single number on a quote. Behind that monthly premium sit questions about risk, coverage gaps, customer support, and long-term goals. When you compare plans with clear priorities in mind, you gain protection that matches real life instead of just meeting a minimum requirement. Individuals and families juggle price, benefits, and peace of mind. The right choice feels different for a new driver, a young parent, a remote worker, or a small business owner. A simple framework helps you weigh those factors and pick coverage that supports both your budget and your future. Premiums catch the eye first, and that makes sense. Monthly or annual cost shapes the household budget immediately. You want a balance where you can handle an unexpected bill without draining savings and still keep premiums comfortable. Every plan starts with…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago (354+ words) The company has launched a new insurance product, Galaxy Twin 360, a health insurance programme for young adults aged 1845 years Galaxy Health Insurance, a standalone health insurance company promoted jointly by Star Health founder V Jagannathan and the TVS Group's Venu Srinivasan, has in the last 14 months, since its launch, clocked around "85 crore of premium The company has a target to achieve a Gross Written Premium (GWP) at around "400 crore in FY27 The insurer has settled around 1,500 claims, and now serves about 3.5 lakh customers with around 15,000 agents into their fold, G Srinivasan, MD & CEO, Galaxy Health Insurance, said at an event here on Monday The company has launched a new insurance product, Galaxy Twin 360, a health insurance programme for young adults aged 1845 years The product comes with three plans: Core, Max & Ultra, which integrates inpatient (IPD) protection, high-value outpatient (OPD) benefits and…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (198+ words) Dec 15 (Reuters) " Adaptive Biotechnologies said on Monday it has signed two non-exclusive deals with Pfizer to support research "in rheumatoid arthritis and other immune-related diseases. Shares of Adaptive were up over 3% in premarket trading. Adaptive said it will earn up to $890 million for the rheumatoid arthritis asset, including "upfront fees and milestone payments tied "to research progress, product development and sales. Pfizer will use Adaptive's technology to analyze immune cells from rheumatoid arthritis patients and hunt for T-cell "receptors, which are proteins on immune cells that act like scanners spotting disease "triggers. Adaptive will work on "early detection, with Pfizer focusing "on later development and commercialization, as per the "agreement. Pfizer has also licensed access to Adaptive's large internal database that links T-cell receptors with the substances they recognize. The drugmaker plans to use the data to "train its artificial…...

3+ hour, 53+ min ago (850+ words) ALI SWENSON Monday, 15 December 2025 08:10 AM EST For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan with a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going without insurance altogether. For a single mom in Nevada, the spiking costs mean fewer Christmas gifts this year. She is stretching her budget already while she waits to see if Congress will act. Less than three weeks remain until the expiration of COVID-era enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans pay their monthly fees for Affordable Care Act coverage for the past four years. The Senate on Thursday rejected two proposals to address the problem and an emerging health care package from House Republicans does not include an extension, all but guaranteeing that many Americans will see much higher insurance costs in 2026. Here…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago (704+ words) Trump's new tax cuts give far larger gains to wealthy taxpayers than to typical W-2 workers. Most workers will see only small refund increases despite Trump's public promises. High-income earners benefit the most from new deductions, including the $40,000 SALT cap. President Donald Trump told Americans they should expect big tax refunds next year, but the people who rely on steady W-2 wages may want to lower their hopes. Many workers will see almost no change, even though they make up more than half of all taxpayers. Adam Michel from the Cato Institute said a "typical W-2 worker with no kids will see very little change year-over-year," and that sets the tone for what is coming. The gap between the promises and the numbers lands right as Republicans head into midterm season with affordability hanging over everything. Trump keeps calling affordability fears a "hoax,…...