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Insurers say they shouldn't have to pay in deadly Georgia gangway collapse
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (251+ words) Jorge Estevez has a closer look at national headlines, including stories from reporters who are embedded in the" SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. " Two insurers for the architect of the Sapelo Island gangway that collapsed in 2024, killing seven people, say they should…...
Lawmakers want to limit how health insurance companies use AI
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) ATLANTA " Georgia lawmakers are looking to limit how health insurance companies use artificial intelligence. SB 444 passed the state Senate unanimously. It says, "decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on…...
Insurance investigations could see faster involvement from state inspectors if Georgia passes bill
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (473+ words) ATLANTA " Georgia lawmakers want to lower insurance costs for families and make it easier to hold "bad actor" insurance companies accountable. House Bill 1344, the Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act, would strengthen the Commissioner of Insurance's ability to enforce…...
Insurance Commissioner announces Georgians will save $17. 7 million after company lowers rates
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) ATLANTA " State officials announced new savings for Georgians on their auto insurance rates. According to the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, Allstate North American Insurance Company will be reducing its premium rates. In a filing submitted…...
Higher health insurance premiums leave 1 million Georgians with hard choices
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (363+ words) DUNWOODY, Ga. " More than a million Georgians are facing higher insurance premiums after federal help officially expired. Channel 2 S Michael Doudna reports some families say they are already feeling the effects. For years, the federal government subsidized Affordable Care Act…...
Georgia issues $25 million in fines against health insurance companies
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (228+ words) ATLANTA " Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced multiple health insurance companies would face a collective $25 million in fines. King's office said the companies violated Georgia's Mental Health Parity laws, which require that insurers cover mental health and…...
Georgia foster care system faces potential $85 million deficit for out-of-home care program
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (536+ words) ATLANTA " A December hearing in a joint committee of the Georgia House of Representatives brought to light a multi-million dollar deficit in one of the state's critical social service programs. Sitting in a meeting on Dec. 18, 2025 with members of the…...
Higher health insurance premiums leave 1 M Georgians with hard choices
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) WSB-TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Caught on camera: Fireworks spinning out of control sent New Year party…...
ACA subsidies expire as new year begins, despite push in Congress to extend them
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (781+ words) ATLANTA " Enhanced tax credits to help lower-income Americans afford health insurance have expired as the new year begins. On Thursday, the subsidies expired, making the cost of health care an immediate concern for those currently enrolled in federal health insurance…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (802+ words) NEW YORK " Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year....