News

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > stacker-health > 02/19/2026 > higher-premiums-medicare-updates-healthcare-changes-to-expect-in-2026

Higher premiums, Medicare updates: Healthcare changes to expect in 2026

3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (291+ words) In 2026, higher costs along with major shifts in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and Medicare will affect healthcare and health insurance affordability. Here, GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, breaks down what's changing. Anyone who needs healthcare, with or without…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > stacker-money > 02/04/2026 > the-impact-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-on-hsa-and-fsa-benefits

The impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on HSA and FSA benefits

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1022+ words) Here, The Difference Card explains the OBBBA's impact on HSA and FSA benefits. Find out how this creates new opportunities for tax-advantaged savings, especially for families managing child care costs and individuals relying on telehealth or nontraditional care models. Signed…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > news > jefferson-city > 01/20/2026 > unitedhealthcare-ssm-health-reach-three-year-deal

UnitedHealthcare, SSM Health reach multi-year deal

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (239+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare reached a deal to keep the insurance giant's customers in-network for "multiple years." SSM Health didn't say how long the agreement will be in effect in a news release Tuesday, instead labeling…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > news > 12/31/2025 > unitedhealthcare-ssm-health-extend-current-agreement-by-30-days

Deadline approaches for UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health insurance agreement

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (175+ words) Facing a 5 p.m. deadline, UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to extend their current insurance contract by 30 days. SSM Health had warned that failure to reach an agreement could disrupt care for more than 140,000 patients and lead to…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > news > jefferson-city > 12/31/2025 > unitedhealthcare-ssm-health-extend-current-agreement-by-30-days

UnitedHealthcare, SSM Health extend current agreement by 30 days

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (228+ words) Facing a 5 p.m. deadline, UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to extend their current insurance contract by 30 days. SSM Health had warned that failure to reach an agreement could disrupt care for more than 140,000 patients and lead to…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > news > missouri > 10/27/2025 > healthcare-insurance-premium-costs-in-missouri-expected-to-rise-drastically-next-year

Healthcare insurance premium costs in Missouri expected to rise drastically next year

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (130+ words) Health care will likely cost you more in 2026, as open enrollment for health insurance is just around the corner. According to Health System Tracker, some insurance companies are attributing tariffs that are driving up the costs of medical equipment, some…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > stacker-money > 10/15/2025 > how-to-open-a-health-savings-account-if-youre-self-employed

How to open a health savings account if you’re self-employed

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (581+ words) Self-employed individuals, such as small-business owners and independent contractors, are always looking for ways to reduce their tax bill and better manage healthcare costs. One often overlooked option among many new entrepreneurs is a health savings account (HSA). Yes. A…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > stacker-money > 10/10/2025 > the-hidden-costs-of-aging-in-place-and-how-to-afford-it

The hidden costs of aging in place and how to afford it

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1513+ words) The desire to remain in familiar surroundings as you age is natural and personal. For many older adults, aging in place means maintaining independence, cherishing memories and preserving the comfort of home. While this emotional appeal of aging at home…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > news > top-stories > 09/30/2025 > anthem-deal-with-mu-health-care-includes-yearly-reimbursement-increases

Anthem deal with MU Health Care includes yearly reimbursement increases

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (209+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will increase its reimbursement rates paid to University of Missouri Health Care by 3.5% each year under a deal reached this summer. The deal, which was agreed to in August but took effect…...

ABC17NEWS
abc17news.com > news > 08/16/2025 > what-insurance-do-i-need-as-a-rideshare-driver

What insurance do I need as a rideshare driver?

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (693+ words) If you get into an accident while actively participating in a rideshare trip and only have a personal policy, there is a good chance your claim will be denied. This can leave you responsible for property damage, medical bills, and…...