5+ hour, 4+ min ago  (323+ words) The Trump administration says it will crack down on housing assistance fraud after a report from the Department of Housing and Human Development flagged billions in potentially fraudulent payments made since fiscal year 2024. "A massive abuse of taxpayer dollars not…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (498+ words) Washington has no shortage of speeches about affordability. Every week brings a new press conference about the rising cost of living and the financial pressure facing American families. You see its impact most clearly in auto insurance, where premiums have…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (484+ words) (The Center Square) " A key to controlling increases in North Carolina state employee health care costs lies is lowering the number of patients with "chronic" diseases such as diabetes, heart conditions, cancer and arthritis, the director of the program said…...

4+ week, 22+ hour ago  (489+ words) (The Center Square) " A series of changes in the North Carolina state health plan have wiped out projected budget deficits but staff officials on Monday did not rule out additional premium increases to maintain the plan's financial stability. The plan's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (779+ words) (The Center Square) " With millions of Americans" health insurance premiums projected to rise in 2026, due partially to enhanced Obamacare subsidies expiring, Republicans are eyeing health savings accounts as a solution. "Both sides agree the cost of health care is too…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (491+ words) (The Center Square) " Average family health insurance premiums rose 6% in 2025, nearing $27,000, underscoring consistent increases and warning of more hikes ahead. On average, workers contribute $6,850 a year to the cost of family coverage. Employers pick up the rest. Family premiums have…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (231+ words) (The Center Square) " More than 8 in 10 North Carolinians have high concerns for food and consumer goods, the nation's economy and housing prices, a new poll says. The state's economy, personal and family economics, and prices for gasoline and energy are…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (290+ words) (The Center Square) " A new health insurance program for small businesses in North Carolina was unveiled Tuesday with the promise of lower group rates than are offered by individual policies. The program, called Carolina Healthworks, is described as a "multiple…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (352+ words) (The Center Square) " Obamacare premiums are expected to rise about 30% next year, adding pressure on Congress as Democrats continue to block a Continuing Resolution to reopen the federal government over the issue. Health policy experts say lawmakers could offset the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1687+ words) AstraZeneca has now joined Pfizer in agreeing to sell its drugs to state Medicaid programs at "most-favored-nation" pricing and deeply discounted rates on TrumpRx.gov But what does that mean? Last week, President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services…...