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UnitedHealthcare, SSM Health reach multi-year deal
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (239+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare reached a deal to keep the insurance giant's customers in-network for "multiple years." SSM Health didn't say how long the agreement will be in effect in a news release Tuesday, instead labeling…...
Deadline approaches for UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health insurance agreement
2+ week, 6+ day ago (175+ words) Facing a 5 p.m. deadline, UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to extend their current insurance contract by 30 days. SSM Health had warned that failure to reach an agreement could disrupt care for more than 140,000 patients and lead to…...
UnitedHealthcare, SSM Health extend current agreement by 30 days
2+ week, 6+ day ago (228+ words) Facing a 5 p.m. deadline, UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to extend their current insurance contract by 30 days. SSM Health had warned that failure to reach an agreement could disrupt care for more than 140,000 patients and lead to…...
Healthcare insurance premium costs in Missouri expected to rise drastically next year
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) Health care will likely cost you more in 2026, as open enrollment for health insurance is just around the corner. According to Health System Tracker, some insurance companies are attributing tariffs that are driving up the costs of medical equipment, some…...
How to open a health savings account if you’re self-employed
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (581+ words) Self-employed individuals, such as small-business owners and independent contractors, are always looking for ways to reduce their tax bill and better manage healthcare costs. One often overlooked option among many new entrepreneurs is a health savings account (HSA). Yes. A…...
The hidden costs of aging in place and how to afford it
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1513+ words) The desire to remain in familiar surroundings as you age is natural and personal. For many older adults, aging in place means maintaining independence, cherishing memories and preserving the comfort of home. While this emotional appeal of aging at home…...
Anthem deal with MU Health Care includes yearly reimbursement increases
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will increase its reimbursement rates paid to University of Missouri Health Care by 3.5% each year under a deal reached this summer. The deal, which was agreed to in August but took effect…...
What insurance do I need as a rideshare driver?
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (693+ words) If you get into an accident while actively participating in a rideshare trip and only have a personal policy, there is a good chance your claim will be denied. This can leave you responsible for property damage, medical bills, and…...
Unlocking the benefits of affordable insurance
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (686+ words) The good news is that affordable insurance does not have to mean inadequate insurance. When chosen wisely, affordable policies can provide real value and essential protection. In this guide, CheapInsurance.com examines the details about the key benefits of affordable…...
County's only hospital considers sale amid financial uncertainty
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) ARCADIA, Florida (WFTX) " DeSoto County's only hospital is considering a sale amid looming Medicaid cuts and pressure to hire more staff. An outside health care system approached DeSoto Memorial Hospital about a sale, according to Sarah Hipp, a hospital spokesperson....