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State auditor reveals findings from ABC audit
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (285+ words) State auditor reveals findings from ABC audit MECKLENBURG COUNTY " Every time you buy a shot in North Carolina, you're helping out the state. That's due to the structure of North Carolina's alcohol system, as all proceeds are reinvested in communities....
2026 insurance satisfaction survey: How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Boomers compare
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1622+ words) Boomers are more likely to be impressed by their insurer's range of policy offerings, especially with auto insurance (88%), while Millennials report the highest satisfaction with the digital experience (85% for both auto and home). Across all generations, satisfaction with ease of…...
Strategies to deal with rising healthcare costs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) CHARLOTTE " From monthly insurance premiums to prescription costs and co-pays, millions of people are paying more for healthcare. And even if you didn't change your insurance plan for 2026, you could still be facing higher costs. Consumer Reports says reviewing your…...
How much does business insurance cost?
9+ mon, 14+ hour ago (288+ words) A small business insurance policy doesn't need to be expensive. The exact price you'll pay depends on a number of factors, including: NEXT shares what goes into what most small businesses pay for business insurance and how companies can save....
Insurers seek 15% premium hike for ACA coverage in Carolinas
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (80+ words) The cost of health care may skyrocket for 1.5 million people in the Carolinas. Insurers seek 15% premium hike for ACA coverage in Carolinas WASHINGTON " The cost of health care may skyrocket for 1.5 million people in the Carolinas. Affordable Care Act insurers…...
Affordable Care Act rates to increase in NC for 2026
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (129+ words) NORTH CAROLINA " About a million North Carolinians who depend on the Affordable Care Act are facing significant increases in their health care costs next year. Insurers offering ACA plans in North Carolina are requesting substantial rate hikes for 2026, which will…...
How to open a health savings account if you’re self-employed
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (598+ words) Self-employed individuals, such as small-business owners and independent contractors, are always looking for ways to reduce their tax bill and better manage healthcare costs. One often overlooked option among many new entrepreneurs is a health savings account (HSA). Yes. A…...
Residents react to NC forgiving billions in medical debt
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (329+ words) CHARLOTTE " North Carolinians all across the state will no longer owe $6.5 billion in medical debt. Channel 9s Hannah Goetz learned that more than 2.5 million people will get the good news in a letter from the state as soon as this week....
‘Real sticker shock’: Many patients could face higher health premiums next year
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (296+ words) You could end up paying thousands more for health insurance soon, Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke said. We're talking about people with Affordable Care Act plans and more specifically, those who rely on healthcare tax credits. Those credits mean lower healthcare…...
NC-based app uses AI to fight denied health insurance claims
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. " A new app developed in North Carolina is using artificial intelligence to fight denied health insurance claims. The app, from Counterforce Health, lets residents upload their insurance coverage documents along with their denial letter. It then combines them to…...