6+ hour, 10+ min ago   (109+ words) A new study suggest that roughly a quarter of American workers are not leaving jobs even if they want to because they don't want to lose health care coverage. A new Gallup study found many American workers stayed in jobs…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (577+ words) UPDATE: June 26 at 2:45 p.m. MultiCare and Premera agreed to keep their current contract in place for one more month through July 31 while they continue working toward a longer-term deal, according to a release by MultiCare Health System. This marks the second…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (314+ words) As of July 1, 2025, large group health insurance plans and disability insurance policies in California must pay for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility — including paying for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other infertility treatments. Approximately 9 million Californians will be eligible…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (254+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. - Nearly 40,000 Washington residents did not re-enroll into a qualified health plan (QHP) during open enrollment, according to Washington Health Benefit Exchange, after Congress failed to extend enhanced premium tax credits at the end of 2025. Compared to the report…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (273+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. — A contract deadline between MultiCare and Premera Blue Cross is approaching and patients who rely on both could be affected if the sides did not reach a new deal by May 31. The current agreement is set to expire…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (309+ words) A doctor holding a payment terminal. 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…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (634+ words) The Washington State Auditor's Office found weaknesses in the state's system to detect improper payments in child care subsidies, contributing to an estimated $37 million in questionable payments in 2025. The Department of Children, Youth and Families received 7 findings in the audit,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (584+ words) Pet insurance costs are set to soar for nearly 40,000 Georgia pet parents this year. Georgians with Pets Best, MetLife, and Trupanion policies face average rate increases ranging from 9.5% to 36.9% following state regulators’ acceptance of multiple rate-increase filings from state pet…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago   (132+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer's bill aimed at providing restitution for policyholders harmed by their insurance company or agent passed the Washington state Senate on Wednesday with a 29 to 20 vote. The bill also establishes fining parity for all insurance…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (118+ words) NonStop Local KHQ Listen Live! to Dave and Molly! Dave & Molly Monday - Friday 6am to 10am PT Dave & Molly are on Holiday! Millions of Americans are now dealing with increased health insurance costs as certain Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired with…...