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nbcmontana. com > news > local > montana-court-backs-brown-in-battle-over-blue-cross-blue-shield-data-breach-probe

Montana court backs Brown in battle over Blue Cross Blue Shield data breach probe

9+ hour, 48+ min ago  (254+ words) Brown said the First Judicial District Court in Helena denied Blue Cross Blue Shield's bid to stop the investigation and instead dismissed the company's lawsuit against his office. "This was a really big win for Montana's consumers," Brown said to…...

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nbcmontana. com > news > local > montana-launches-website-to-help-residents-navigate-medicaid-changes-starting-july-1

Montana launches website to help residents navigate Medicaid changes starting July 1

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (125+ words) NBC Montana Montana launches website to help residents navigate Medicaid changes starting July 1 by NBC Montana Staff HELENA, Mont. " Montanans who rely on Medicaid will have a new online tool to help them navigate upcoming changes to the state's program....

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nbcmontana. com > news > local > data-shows-fewer-montanans-selected-affordable-care-act-marketplace-health-plans

Data shows fewer Montanans selected Affordable Care Act Marketplace health plans

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (255+ words) HELENA, Mont. " Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced that preliminary federal data shows fewer Montanans selected Affordable Care Act Marketplace health plans for 2026 than in 2025. This data comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. According…...

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nbcmontana. com > news > local > facing-a-subsidy-sunset-montanans-brace-for-health-insurance-increases

Facing a subsidy sunset, Montanans brace for health insurance increases

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1376+ words) HELENA, Mont. " As a self-employed rancher operating a family business in Busby, about an hour and a half east of Billings, Kirby Walborn has purchased his health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act marketplace for years. For the most…...

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nbcmontana. com > news > local > blue-cross-blue-shield-of-montana-under-investigation-for-data-breach

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana under investigation for data breach

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (295+ words) HELENA, Mont. " Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana is under investigation following a data breach that potentially exposed the personal and medical information of thousands of Montanans. The breach, which occurred between Nov. 8, 2024, and March 5, 2025, may have compromised names, addresses,…...

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nbcmontana. com > news > local > montana-launches-aggressive-probe-into-blue-cross-blue-shield-data-breach

Montana launches aggressive probe into Blue Cross Blue Shield data breach

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (478+ words) Montana State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner James Brown is pursuing a sweeping investigation into a large-scale data breach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) that may have compromised the personal and medical information of nearly one-third of the…...

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nbcmontana. com > news > local > officials-warn-of-unfair-insurance-practices-targeting-medicare-consumers

Officials warn of unfair insurance practices targeting Medicare consumers

5+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (206+ words) Montana State Auditor Commissioner James Brown has issued an advisory memorandum warning health insurance carriers about unfair trade practices affecting Medicare-eligible Montanans, according to a Nov. 6, memorandum released by his office. "Under Montana law, these practices would appear to be…...

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nbcmontana. com > news > nation-world > trump-announce-deal-sell-weight-loss-drugs-149-trumprx-novo-nordisk-eli-lilly-wegovy-zepbound-ozempic-medicare-medicaid-report-pill-orforglipron-fda-rfk-jr-dr-oz

Trump expected to announce deal to sell some weight loss drugs for $149 on Trump RX

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (586+ words) President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk on some of their obesity drugs. WASHINGTON (TNND) " The Trump administration is reportedly expected to announce a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk on…...

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nbcmontana. com > news > nation-world > rfk-jr-dr-oz-announce-health-insurance-reforms-medicaid-medicare-aetna-cvs-health-unitedhealthcare-authorization

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce health insurance reforms

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (235+ words) Iran fired missiles at a U. S. base in Qatar on Monday. The attack comes after the U. S. struck three nuclear facilities over the weekend. WASHINGTON (TNND) " Health insurance reform is coming from the Trump administration. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…...