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Health insurance company eyes possible move after decades in Meridian
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (700+ words) Steve Lombard//January 2, 2026// The state's oldest and largest health insurer, Blue Cross of Idaho, is now actively looking for a new home. But any future move to a new location will still be in the Treasure Valley. For nearly three…...
Discussion centers on reasons for increased health care costs
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (927+ words) Marc Lutz//December 19, 2025// Health care costs are at the forefront of a lot of minds going into 2026, especially with the expiration of Affordable Care Act taxpayer subsidies and no viable plan to replace them. There are several factors that have…...
Four costly Medicare misconceptions that can derail your retirement plan
2+ week, 3+ day ago (821+ words) By Bill Broich//December 15, 2025// Medicare is an absolutely essential element of any successful retirement financial plan. Yet, it is often poorly understood. As a financial planner specializing in Medicare, I am continually astounded by how many false beliefs people hold…...
Post Falls woman receives up to 5 years for insurance fraud
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (178+ words) Excellence in Finance Awards Post Falls woman receives up to 5 years for insurance fraud IBR STAFF//November 4, 2025// Last month, a woman was sentenced after being found guilty of two felony counts of insurance fraud. Michelle Stone, of Post Falls, was…...
Major Idaho insurance firm acquires Wyoming company
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (267+ words) Major Idaho insurance firm acquires Wyoming company IBR STAFF//September 30, 2025// A longtime Idaho insurance company has moved forward in the acquisition of a similar business in Wyoming, both of which serve Mountain West states. Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance Holding Company,…...
Navigating health care and long-term care costs
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (126+ words) Women of the Year Awards By Dave Mello//August 29, 2025// Additionally, building a reserve fund for unexpected medical costs, and coordinating with financial and legal professionals to structure income and assets appropriately, can go a long way toward reducing stress and…...
How 831(b) plans offer relief in today’s insurance crisis
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (548+ words) August 5th, 2025 | 8:00 AM August 21st, 2025 | 3:00 PM Developing a Network for Success September 11th, 2025 | 5:30 PM By Van Carlson//August 1, 2025// The insurance crisis isn't theoretical. It's happening now. Whether it's carriers exiting entire markets, deductibles doubling overnight or exclusions quietly added to renewals, many business…...