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State auditors ding Anacortes over 2024 financial statements, use of federal funds
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (456+ words) In 2024, the city of Anacortes failed to spot errors in its financial statements and used federal money to pay a contractor without verifying that contractor's eligibility to participate in federally funded programs. The financial statement errors came amid "significant" turnover…...
Only 3 in 10 Americans Review Insurance Annually, Often Waiting Until Problems Arise
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (568+ words) New Big "I" survey highlights why regular policy reviews help consumers balance cost and coverage. ALEXANDRIA, Va. , March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Only 3 in 10 Americans (31%) review or shop for insurance each year, with many waiting until premiums increase, major life changes occur, or…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (820+ words) FILE - Pages from the U. S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare. gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. FILE - A lectern awaits the arrival of House Democrats to speak on the health care funding fight on…...
Premera Blue Cross Announces Actions to Simplify Prior Authorization Process
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (247+ words) Premera Blue Cross logo (PRNewsfoto/Premera Blue Cross) Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies aim to improve the prior authorization process to make health care safer, effective and more accessible As part of today's announcement, Premera Blue Cross is committing…...