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Weight loss drugs are expanding Mass. health insurance costs
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (754+ words) While GLP-1s are helping people in Massachusetts shed pounds, Democratic state Sen. Paul Mark of the Berkshire, Hamden, Franklin, and Hampshire District says their impact on state and municipal budgets is adding a significant load. “They're expensive, and they're a…...
Disabilities Beat: What New York has to say about Dr. Oz’s Medicaid fraud allegations
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1624+ words) “The numbers coming out of New York’s Medicaid program don’t add up,” Dr. Oz said in a social media video accusing New York State of Medicaid fraud. “Last year, five million Medicaid beneficiaries — that’s nearly three out of four Medicaid…...
Governor Hochul and the cost of auto insurance
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Governor Hochul presented her State of the State address last week. The State of the State is an effort by governors to set the policy priorities of the upcoming legislative session. Usually, the speech focuses on topics that are sure…...
Independent Health to join Albany-based health insurance provider’s family of companies
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (207+ words) Amherst-based health insurance provider Independent Health is announcing a new affiliation with Albany-based MVP Health Care.Leaders from both companies say this will create a more personalized, connected, and proactive experience for its members. “This affiliation brings together two mission…...
is affordable health care a “right?”
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (621+ words) Health insurance benefits for those under 65 are often provided by an employer; it is a “benefit” that one receives for working. If the employer doesn’t offer coverage, the state provides coverage with the cost subsidized by government. Of course, a…...
What's behind the health care fight that led to the government shutdown
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (631+ words) A fight over health policy drove the current federal government shutdown. At issue is the cost of premiums for health care plans people buy on the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, marketplaces. Enhanced tax credits for these premiums expire at…...
Vermont Governor says the state’s voluntary paid family and medical leave program successfully enrolling participants
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) More than 10,000 Vermonters are covered by the state’s voluntary paid family and medical leave program. Governor Phil Scott provided an update Wednesday. In December 2022, the state of Vermont began offering paid family and medical leave insurance benefits to state employees....
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli discusses updated budget gap projection and rural health care shortages
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (465+ words) The New York Comptroller’s office on Friday issued an analysis indicating the state faces a potential total $34.3 billion budget gap through 2029. At the same time the office issued a report on shortfalls in rural healthcare. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli spoke to…...
Medicaid's many different names may cause confusion about who's losing coverage
1+ year, 1+ week ago (322+ words) ABIGAIL RUHMAN, BYLINE: Tracey Hutchings-Goetz talks to a lot of people. It's a big part of how she helps them navigate and understand the complicated landscape of Indiana Medicaid, which includes over 30 different programs. TRACEY HUTCHINGS-GOETZ: There's such a kind…...
CDPAP home care agency PPL faces major c-suite shakeup
1+ year, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Public Partnerships LLC's most recognized public face, President Maria Perrin, plans to leave her post in the next 60 days according to the company. A PPL spokesperson says Perrin announced her plans to depart on Friday, and that she is “transitioning…...