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Housing, health insurance, vacations-these price increases will affect you, too
blue News shows you which areas saw price increases in 2026. Although inflation in Switzerland remains relatively low, many everyday expenses continue to rise. Housing, health insurance, transportation, and travel, in particular, are placing an…
Senate Democrats lay out health insurance redesign targets
Senate Democrats released a white paper Wednesday detailing their goals for overhauling private health insurance and asking for feedback to help them translate those goals into policy. Why it matters: The effort signals a radical revamp of how…
As New CEO Takes Charge, Cigna Reports $1.7 Billion Quarterly Profit
Brian Evanko, chief operating officer of The Cigna Group, during an interview in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 23, 2026. Cigna Group Chief Executive Officer David Cordani stepped down from the top job on July 1 and was replaced by Chief Operating…
What the latest ruling means for millions on Medicaid
A federal judge left in place a Trump administration rule mandating that 'medically frail' patients on Medicaid prove they cannot work to maintain their health insurance. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sparked a lawsuit from…
Alignment Healthcare Turns Profit As Insurer Gets Handle On Costs
Alignment Healthcare's second quarter net income more than doubled to $36.6 million compared to the year ago period as costs of care for older adults in its Medicare Advantage plans eased, the company said July 30, 2026. Alignment Healthcare's…
Labor ignored internal report revealing toll of scrapping Baby Boomer health rebate
Labor was warned that scrapping the private health rebate for over-65s meant some pensioners would have to cut back on spending or go without cover, according to documents released to the Coalition under freedom of information laws. Opposition…
What is Medicaid Part D, which the Trump admin plans to end?
The Trump administration announced this week it is making a key change to Medicare, a federal health insurance program widely used in the United States. Medicare is a government-funded program managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
Investors' Favour Strengthens Elevance Health's (ELV) Rebound
Investment management company Vulcan Value Partners recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Vulcan Value Partners prioritizes long-term returns and lower risk over short-term…
Medicare Part D subsidy program: Why Trump is ending it and what it could mean for prescription drug costs
To get prescription drugs in America, you often have to spend an egregious amount for each refill, especially if you don't have health insurance. Medicare Part D, also known as Medicare drug coverage, aimed to help solve that issue. However, the…
Live: Labor to crack down on NDIS providers claiming banned services
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has trashed the government's proposal for a minimum 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts, labelling it an 'unprovoked assault.' In its submission as part of the government's consultation process on…
Cigna: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (AP) — BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (AP) — The Cigna Group (CI) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $1.66 billion. On a per-share basis, the Bloomfield, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $6.29.
This week on 'Sunday Morning': The Money Issue (Aug. 2)
The Emmy Award-winning 'CBS News Sunday Morning' is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. 'Sunday Morning' also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) This week we present a rebroadcast of 'The…
Older Americans set to see Medicare cost rise after Trump kills key subsidy
The Trump administration has announced it will end a temporary subsidy that reduced monthly Medicare premiums by an average of $16, meaning costs are likely to rise for older Americans from 2027. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
Singer Linda Perhacs Found Safe After Friends Say She Went Missing Following Care Facility Discharge
Watch: Gossip Girl Actress Chanel Banks Reportedly Found Safe After Going Missing Last Month Linda Perhacs ' friends are celebrating. Eight months after the 'Hey, Who Really Cares' singer was discharged from a residential care…
Health Leaders Pledge Greater Support for Behavioral Health
Healthcare leaders committed to behavioral health 'best practices' during an HHS roundtable event on Wednesday, while a key law on insurance coverage for mental health remains in limbo. Insurers, medical societies, and other health industry leaders…
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