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'It will be devastating': WNY leaders warn Medicaid cuts could strip coverage from thousands
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (15+ words) WKBW...
New Poll: What are Americans giving up to afford ACA health insurance?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (13+ words) WKBW...
Proposed cuts for Medicaid-funded ambulance program could have wider impact
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (386+ words) WKBW Ambulance and paramedic companies across New York state are sounding the alarm about proposed Medicaid cuts that could significantly impact ambulance services, particularly for elderly and low-income residents. James Wilson with Twin City Ambulance said the potential funding cuts…...
Catholic Health ratifies new contracts with CWA
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (141+ words) It's a new day for Catholic Health and its employees. On Wednesday, more than 2, 800 employees at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity St. Joseph Campus overwhelmingly voted to ratify new four-year contracts with Catholic Health....
Roswell Park changing in-network Independent Health Individual Medicare Advantage coverage in 2026
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (115+ words) Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will no longer be in-network for members enrolled in Independent Health's Individual Medicare Advantage plan, starting January 1, 2026. BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will no longer be in-network for members enrolled in Independent Health's…...
Health insurance premiums expected to rise sharply in 2026
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) More of your paycheck will likely go toward health insurance premiums next year as employers face the biggest increase in health care costs in 15 years. Health care costs are projected to rise 6. 5% in 2026, compared with wage growth of just 3%, according…...