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Palm Beach Post
jacksonville.com > story > weather > hurricane > 01/13/2026 > citizens-insurance-dropping-rates-policyholders-at-historic-level > 88140903007

Good insurance news: Citizens dropping rates even more for Floridians

6+ hour, 56+ min ago   (703+ words) The state's insurer of last resort will be saving its policyholders even more than the first rate decrease proposed in 10 years that was announced last month. Gov. Ron DeSantis, appearing at a news conference in Davie on Monday, Jan. 12, called…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > press-release > story > 977890 > foster-crown-enters-2026-as-the-nations-first-physician-representation-firm-for-locum-tenens-and-direct-contracting

Foster Crown Enters 2026 as the Nation’s First Physician Representation Firm for Locum Tenens and Direct Contracting

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (212+ words) For decades, physicians navigating locum tenens or contract-based work have been forced to negotiate alone or through staffing firms whose interests are primarily aligned with facilities. Foster Crown's physician-representation model changes that dynamic entirely by placing advocacy, transparency, and physician…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > press-release > story > 975321 > smart-medigap-plans-expands-services-as-independent-medicare-broker-addresses-growing-complexity-in-medicare-supplement-coverage

Smart Medigap Plans Expands Services as Independent Medicare Broker Addresses Growing Complexity in Medicare Supplement Coverage

Smart Medigap Plans Expands Services as Independent Medicare Broker Addresses Growing Complexity in Medicare Supplement Coverage1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (962+ words) Haslet, TX " December 04, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " As a Medicare broker in Texas, the agency offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products including Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, hospital indemnity insurance, cancer insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance. The…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > opinion > columns > guest > 10/16/2025 > health-care-tax-credits-protect-working-families-florida-economy-opinion > 86678283007

Congress must extend enhanced premium tax credits to keep Floridians healthy | Opinion

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (628+ words) The deadline has passed for Congress to reach a budget agreement and the federal government remains partially shut down. Congress now faces a critical decision with direct consequences for millions of Floridians: whether to extend the enhanced premium tax credits…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > local > state > 10/15/2025 > obamacare-insurance-rates-will-soar-if-tax-credits-go-away-house-told > 86687981007

Health insurance costs poised to soar in Florida without Obamacare tax credits

Health insurance costs poised to soar in Florida without Obamacare tax credits2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (717+ words) The congressional deadlock over the future of Obamacare subsidies is casting deep shadows over Florida, which is poised to see huge increases in health insurance costs next year for 4.7 million residents. Many are expected to drop coverage completely. Twenty private…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > local > 09/23/2025 > former-jacksonville-jaguars-co-owner-teams-with-medical-debt-relief-nonprofit > 86293236007

Delores Barr Weaver and nonprofit help shrink medical debt in the millions

Delores Barr Weaver and nonprofit help shrink medical debt in the millions3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (491+ words) Jacksonville philanthropist Delores Barr Weaver has removed a massive chunk of medical debt for financially struggling Northeast Florida residents. Through grants totaling $507,000 made over several years, she helped a national nonprofit buy those residents' debt for "pennies or less on…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > local > state > 09/15/2025 > millions-of-floridians-face-threat-to-continued-health-coverage > 86162569007

'Unwelcome mat': Health insurance threatened for millions of Florida families

'Unwelcome mat': Health insurance threatened for millions of Florida families3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (632+ words) Experts warn that Florida will face an alarming spike in the number of families losing health insurance in the coming months, caused by federal changes and actions by the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration. The looming elimination of federal tax credits…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > press-release > story > 825128 > trending-today-to-highlight-ravin-consultants-unique-position-in-healthcare-consulting-for-the-340b-drug-pricing-program

‘Trending Today’ to Highlight Ravin Consultants’ Unique Position in Healthcare Consulting for the 340B Drug Pricing Program

‘Trending Today’ to Highlight Ravin Consultants’ Unique Position in Healthcare Consulting for the 340B Drug Pricing Program4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (824+ words) The 100% woman-owned consulting firm partners with healthcare organizations to help them understand, implement, and optimize the federal government's complex 340B Drug Discount Program. "Trending Today" is an award-winning TV series that profiles the world's leading inventors, innovators, and business visionaries, offering…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > local > state > 08/25/2025 > health-coverage-at-risk-for-millions-if-congress-lets-tax-credits-fade > 85814988007

With health coverage at risk, Florida groups step up pressure on GOP Congress

With health coverage at risk, Florida groups step up pressure on GOP Congress4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (639+ words) With 2.2 million Floridians at risk of losing health coverage, concern is mounting among Florida organizations urging the Republican-controlled Congress to reinstate Obamacare tax credits set to expire at year's end. About 4.7 million Floridians receive health insurance through the Affordable Care…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > local > state > 08/14/2025 > florida-businesses-caution-gop-on-fallout-from-ending-aca-subsidies > 85634555007

Florida business leaders warn GOP on looming health coverage loss

Florida business leaders warn GOP on looming health coverage loss4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (666+ words) Some 2.2 million Floridians could lose health coverage if the Republican-controlled Congress fails to extend tax credits these working families receive before the end of the year " a loss business leaders call a potentially devastating impact on the state. A coalition…...