1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (632+ words) Missourians living in rural communities are more likely to lack health insurance than those in urban areas, according to a new policy brief from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis. Missouri's overall uninsured rate closely mirrors the national average....

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (387+ words) The Albanese Government and the insurance industry have reached a significant milestone in their ongoing work through the Hazards Insurance Partnership to improve the availability and affordability of insurance around Australia. The Guiding Principles for resilience investment released today provide…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (542+ words) Millions of Americans rely on Social Security disability benefits to meet their needs, yet this already complex system has become even more difficult to navigate thanks to sweeping changes enacted by the second Trump administration and the Department of Government…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (189+ words) Universal Free Drug Coverage: Impact on Seniors' Finances'Mirage News In 2016, Poland introduced a nationwide policy eliminating all out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs prescribed by healthcare professionals to individuals aged 75 and older. A new study published in Health Economics finds that…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (142+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. About The Study: This economic evaluation found that insurance premiums have increased at 3 times the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (241+ words) The federal government's $7.9 billion overhaul of bulk billing incentives is now in effect. The government hopes the changes will lift bulk billing rates, but participation remains voluntary. Many practices have been carefully weighing whether the incentives are sufficient to cover…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (441+ words) Findings from Georgia suggest program goals have not yet been met The introduction of work requirements for certain adults enrolled in the US health insurance program Medicaid has so far failed to boost insurance coverage or employment rates, finds a…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (445+ words) One of Queensland's largest insurers sent thousands of customers over half a million renewal documents with misleading comparison pricing for more than five years despite customer complaints, ASIC alleges in new proceedings commenced in the Federal Court. Between September 2019 and…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (219+ words) Liu and his colleagues analyzed data on 17,351 adults aged 19-64 years with direct-purchase private insurance. Some resided in intervention states that gained protections from the No Surprises Act and others resided in control states that already had laws providing comprehensive surprise…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (181+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. President Donald J. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will boost real wages, reduce the deficit, produce…...