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No Surprises Act Overhaul Cuts Arbitration Fees, Expands Access
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (483+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Federal regulators have finalized sweeping changes to the No Surprises Act's dispute resolution system, reducing arbitration fees by more than 85% and revising procedures intended to address a backlog that has generated more than 5 million payment disputes since the program…...
Pennsylvania Officials Push Insurance Protections for Small Businesses
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (233+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday urged small business owners to review insurance coverage and fire prevention measures as rising operational risks and disaster-related losses continue to threaten business continuity across the state. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office…...
GEICO Agrees to Revise Pennsylvania Cancellation Policies After AI Review Probe
1+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General reached an agreement with GEICO requiring changes to the insurer's policy cancellation and underwriting review practices after a state investigation found a West Philadelphia driver lost coverage following an artificial intelligence-assisted review…...
New PA Tax Credit Could Ease Healthcare Costs for Workers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (499+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would give small businesses a new state tax credit for helping employees pay for health insurance, an effort supporters say could expand coverage as more residents lose access to affordable plans....
Nearly Half of Denied Health Claims Overturned in Pa.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (345+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Hundreds of Pennsylvanians have gained access to previously denied health care coverage through a state-run appeal process that overturns nearly half of eligible insurance denials. Since 2024, Pennsylvania's Independent External Review process has overturned about 48 percent of eligible denied…...
Medicare Rule Overhaul Aims to Cut Costs, Confusion
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Medicare beneficiaries could see clearer plan choices, lower prescription drug costs, and fewer administrative hurdles under a new federal rule set to take effect in 2027. The changes, finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, update how Medicare Advantage…...
Medicare Shake-Up Cuts Rules, Changes Plan Ratings
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Medicare beneficiaries will see changes in how health and drug plans are rated, priced, and administered under a new federal rule aimed at simplifying choices and reducing costs starting in 2027. The final rule, issued by the Centers for Medicare…...
More Americans Enroll, Costs Shift in 2026 Health Plans
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (405+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " More than 23 million Americans secured health insurance coverage for 2026 through federal and state marketplaces, as plan choices shifted and federal officials increased enforcement against fraudulent enrollments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported that 23. 1 million consumers either selected or…...
Envestnet Names Nick Saban Keynote for Elevate 2026 Event
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (328+ words) BERWYN, PA " Envestnet announced that former college football coach Nick Saban will serve as keynote speaker at its Elevate 2026 conference, scheduled for May 19-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. The annual conference, to be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, is focused on…...
Aetna Fined $550, 000 After Pa. Finds Insurance Violations
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (586+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Aetna must pay a $550, 000 penalty and repay Pennsylvania policyholders after state regulators found multiple violations in how the company handled insurance claims, including delays, improper denials, and failures tied to mental health coverage rules. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department…...