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The life insurance misconception leaving Americans exposed
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (604+ words) It's estimated that 74 million Americans don't have life insurance, with another 25 million admitting they need more coverage than what they already have, according to LIMRA's 2025 Insurance Barometer Study. The reason most don't have enough " or any " coverage? About 75% of Americans…...
Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1212+ words) The healthcare cost drivers vary, including inflation, technological advancements, utilization rates, and legislation. Solutions also differ based on the employer's unique situation. As a broker employers rely on, you must stay on top of these changes and understand how your…...
Medicare payouts and plan preferences by state
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (146+ words) With this in mind, SmartAsset ranked 50 states based on enrollment plan preferences, total and per capita Medicare payouts, health risk scores for local seniors, and the prevalence of inpatient and emergency room use by those 65 and older. States are ranked…...
Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (788+ words) (CNN) " Premiums for Affordable Care Act coverage will skyrocket 26%, on average, next year, according to a KFF analysis released Tuesday evening, just days before open enrollment starts on November 1. The price hike is one of the largest jumps since Obamacare…...
Can family caregivers get paid through Medicaid?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1053+ words) When a relative can no longer shower safely or forgets to take their medications, you may step in to provide care. As a family caregiver, you may assist with bathing, dressing, and eating. These tasks are known as activities of…...
Supporters tout new Missouri law as healthcare relief for many farmers
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (384+ words) ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- One of Missouri's top farming groups will now be allowed to sell health plans that supporters hope will boost the number of farmers with affordable health coverage. Signed into law by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe…...
Trump’s big beautiful bill may force your local grocery store to close
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1216+ words) New York (CNN) " Wright's Market has been a fixture of Opelika, Alabama, a town of around 30,000 near Auburn University, since the 1970s. The supermarket relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for roughly one-third of sales. SNAP is a "big…...
How to find out if weight loss drugs are covered by your insurance, and what to do if they're not
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1097+ words) Some GLP-1 agonists, like Zepbound, Wegovy, and Saxenda (liraglutide), are FDA approved for chronic weight management. Others, such as Ozempic and Victoza, are sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss. Note: In this article, the terms "GLP-1 agonists" and "GLP-1 medications…...
Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare under new ownership
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare has announced a change in ownership. The organization has officially transitioned from founder Joe Freudenthal to Creach Family Holdings, a family-led investment group. Freudenthal said no operational changes are planned. The organization…...
9 reasons a commercial insurance claim could be denied
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (910+ words) Business owners can spend valuable time and effort to file a claim on their small business insurance, but in some cases, the claim could be denied. But why? What went wrong? The reasons behind insurance claim denial are common " and…...