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Georgia foster care system faces $85 million deficit despite state's budget surplus
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (418+ words) State officials attribute the deficit, estimated between $85 million and $87.5 million for the fiscal year, to a convergence of economic pressures. According to the Georgia Department of Human Services, the cost of care has risen nearly 50% over the last three years....
Obamacare: Federal subsidies that help to keep premiums low for health insurance set to expire at end of year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (76+ words) Obamacare: Federal subsidies that help to keep premiums low for health insurance set to expire at end of year'kens5.com Obamacare: Federal subsidies that help to keep premiums low for health insurance set to expire at end of year To…...
Bad news for senior citizens | The cost of Medicare is going up in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (289+ words) HOUSTON " Senior citizens and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare for health coverage will pay more in 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and the second-largest hike, in dollar terms,…...
Healthcare costs set to surge as Affordable Care Act tax credits near expiration
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (209+ words) SAN ANTONIO " We are now a week and a half into the government shut down, which has been largely triggered by lack of a bipartisan agreement over healthcare coverage. Depending on which side gets their way, your health insurance premiums…...
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1090+ words) WASHINGTON " There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending'tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the'COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats clash over how to do…...
Christus Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas extend contract amid ongoing negotiations
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) KENS 5 News at 10 PM TYLER, Texas " Christus Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas have decided to extended their contract to Aug. 1 during current discussions. Amid ongoing negotiations, July 1 was the deadline for the two companies to come to…...
Woman wakes from cardiac rescue to $65K bill due to 'pre-authorization' hurdle. AI may be to blame
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (593+ words) WASHINGTON " When Amanda Boley suffered cardiac arrest, she needed life-saving emergency transport to the nearest trauma center. Six weeks later, while still recovering, she received a $65,000 bill after her insurance company denied coverage. The reason? The insurance company claimed she…...