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MU Health Care officials cite financial challenges amid layoffs, clinic closures
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (528+ words) Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. . COLUMBIA" MU Health Care leaders said Thursday that financial challenges was one reason behind recent layoffs andchanges to health programs. The UM System Board of Curators Public Health Affairs Committee held a meeting on…...
Rural hospital in Marshall files to restructure finances amid bankruptcy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (217+ words) Mostly clear with a stray shower possible. Lows in the middle 50s. . A rural hospital in Marshall has voluntarily filed to restructure its finances while remaining open. Fitzgibbon Hospital and The Living Center'in Saline County announced Tuesday that they voluntarily filed…...
CPS approves 20% increase in employee insurance rates
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (479+ words) Sunny. Highs near 90. . Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. The Columbia School Board approved an increase of 20% to employee medical insurance premiums Thursday." The change will take effect Jan. 1, 2027, Columbia Public Schools spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said. The vote was 5-2, with…...
SSM Health and United Healthcare reach temporary agreement
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (299+ words) SSM Health and United Healthcare have reached a temporary agreement that prevents more than 140, 000 patients from losing in-network access at SSM Health hospitals and clinics as the two sides continue contract negotiations. The organizations signed a 30-day letter of agreement…...
United Healthcare customers could lose coverage at SSM Health
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (474+ words) COLUMBIA " Individuals with United Healthcare insurance are at risk of losing coverage at SSM Health providers. SSM Health'released a statement on Nov. 24 stating that SSM Health was attempting to come to an agreement with United Healthcare. If the organizations do…...
Nearly all Missouri health insurers set to raise rates while shutdown deal abandons ACA credits
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (627+ words) JEFFERSON CITY " Nearly all Missouri health insurance providers predict increases in monthly rates for 2026 amid budget proposals in Washington, D. C. , that would abandon guarantees for key tax credits keeping many Americans insured, experts say. The now 40-day government shutdown began over…...
Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15, DCI says
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance urges Missourians to review their plan options and costs during this year's Medicare open enrollment period." From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, people in Missouri can change their Part D drug coverage or Medicare Advantage…...
SNAP cuts bring increased demand at local food bank
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (430+ words) COLUMBIA" The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is bracing for potential higher demand following changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, or food stamps, requirements. President Donald Trump signed his sweeping budget bill into law on July 4. It will…...
Anthem member expresses relief after new deal with MU Health Care
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (438+ words) An Anthem member whose son relies on MU Health Care specialists said she's relieved the two sides agreed to a new contract. CAIRO " Three and a half months after MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to…...
Senate leader alludes to deal between MU Health Care, Anthem: 'Details next week"
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (637+ words) Posts on Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin's Facebook page that may indicate MU Health Care and Anthem reached a deal. COLUMBIA " The state senator who has been pushing MU Health Care and Anthem to sign a deal has signaled a possible development…...