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Health insurance scam steals 80k in Redmond, police urge caution
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (318+ words) Live coverage of one of the largest Pride parades in the country, anchored by KIRO 7s Monique Ming Laven. One person in Redmond has reportedly lost $80, 000 to a "sophisticated" scam impersonating health insurance providers and law enforcement officers according to The…...
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (242+ words) NEW YORK " About 3 million fewer people in the United States had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year, according to new federal data. "We know that real people lost their health insurance…...
Trump administration warns 500 hospitals over pricing information
2+ week, 4+ day ago (507+ words) WASHINGTON " The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information " arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be. The letters are meant…...
Share of uninsured Americans held steady in 2025. It could rise next year
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (534+ words) NEW YORK " The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The national survey results, released Thursday, show the all-ages uninsured rate…...
How medical conditions can quickly change a family's long-term financial plans
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (825+ words) If anyone in your household develops one or more medical conditions, know that this can derail your family's long-term financial plans, starting with the cash deficit it creates. Depending on the severity of the health issue, it can also lead…...
Washington health insurance enrollment hits record decline
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (374+ words) Washington saw a nearly 13% decline in health insurance enrollment this year, marking the largest drop since the state's insurance marketplace launched in 2012, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. About 250, 000 Washingtonians selected or re-enrolled…...
A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (633+ words) The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their…...
2026 insurance satisfaction survey: How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Boomers compare
4+ mon, 23+ hour ago (1622+ words) Boomers are more likely to be impressed by their insurer's range of policy offerings, especially with auto insurance (88%), while Millennials report the highest satisfaction with the digital experience (85% for both auto and home). Across all generations, satisfaction with ease of…...
Buy insurance through WA Health Exchange? Prepare for sticker shock
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (305+ words) Health insurance premiums for Washington's individual market are set to rise by an average of 21% in 2026, according to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. The rate increase, requested by insurers, affects plans sold through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. The…...
Unlocking the benefits of bundling insurance policies: A comprehensive guide
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (826+ words) Bundling insurance policies can be one of the most effective ways to reduce your insurance rates. When you purchase multiple policies from the same provider, many insurers will reward you with a discount. These savings can be substantial, especially if…...