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N.C. insurance commissioner visits Buxton, promises to use his voice to raise awareness about issues
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (726+ words) BUXTON, N.C. — About two dozen people piled into the outdoor space at Fatty's Eatery in Buxton on Monday, excited to be able to spotlight the issues the area is facing with North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey. The meeting came…...
First Obamacare price increases hit Idaho plan enrollees as tax credit negotiations stall
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (743+ words) Last month, Democrats in Congress refused to support a government funding extension bill over concerns some Americans would see major price increases in their health insurance premiums due to the impending expiration of tax credits that help lower-income Americans afford…...
Sentara Health drops Medicare Advantage plans in Virginia, North Carolina and Florida
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (195+ words) Sentara Health Plans will discontinue several Medicare Advantage products at the end of 2025, affecting members across Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. Sentara Health Plans will discontinue several Medicare Advantage products at the end of 2025, affecting members across Virginia, North Carolina…...
UnitedHealthCare explains Dual Special Needs Plans on Coast Live
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (93+ words) Designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) may offer more benefits at no additional cost, such as dental, vision, hearing and prescription drug coverage. D-SNPs may even help to pay for healthy groceries…...
Obamacare plan costs to soar despite Trump officials’ claims
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (804+ words) Health insurance premiums for plans bought on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, often known as Obamacare, are set to increase by an average of 26% in 2026, according to a new analysis released Tuesday evening by the health research group KFF....
End of health care subsidy could hit red states hard, KFF warns
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) As Democrats cite changes to health care policy as their reason for not keeping the government funded, a new analysis from KFF shows how much more some Americans will pay for insurance premiums. Those who use Affordable Care Act-subsidized plans…...
Portsmouth proposes $360.7 million budget with no tax rate increase, but school funding falls short
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Open enrollment guide: How to choose the right health insurance plan
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) HAMPTON, Va. — Open enrollment for health insurance is officially underway for most private employers and state-based insurance plans, but navigating your options can be confusing — especially if your circumstances have changed over the past year. As Lois Manzi knows, everyone…...
‘We have to have it’: Gig workers make room in budgets for health care
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (512+ words) The gig economy continues to grow, offering workers flexibility and control over their schedules through apps like Lyft, DoorDash and Airbnb. For many gig or independent workers, quality health care is becoming increasingly unaffordable as insurance premiums rise and traditional…...
You can now check 2026 Obamacare plan prices — but costs could still rise
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) The “window shopping” period has opened for individuals looking to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as Obamacare. While people can now compare available plans, they cannot make a purchase until Nov. 1, when open enrollment…...