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Health Insurance Renewal Isn't The Problem: Considering Group Captives
Jennifer Schaefer is Founder & CEO of JS Benefits Group, focused on employee benefits, HR consulting, leadership and workforce strategy. The renewal comes in. You look at the new rate and immediately know you're going to have a conversation…
What employees should consider during health insurance open enrollment
Open enrollment for employer-provided health insurance is approaching or here. Many employer-sponsored health care plans hold open enrollment annually, in October or November. Employees generally have a couple of weeks during open enrollment to…
Cheyenne Jackson Shows Staggering Amount of Actors Are Close to Losing Health Insurance in Call to Action
Cheyenne Jackson is helping fellow performers in need with a new social media call to action that he created called “One Job Away.” The actor is posting headshots of actors who are just a few dollars shy of qualifying for health…
'One Job Away' Campaign Highlights SAG-AFTRA Actors' Struggle to Qualify for Health Insurance: 'This Is Systemic'
Amid the industry consolidation and lack of work in Hollywood, actors are speaking up about needing help to qualify for SAG-AFTRA 's health insurance plan this year. Cheyenne Jackson, known for his onscreen roles in several seasons of American…
Sean Astin Responds to SAG Actors' Outcry Over Health Insurance: 'Your Experiences Do Reach the People You Elect
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin spoke directly to the actors union's members during its plenary this past weekend, noting the frustration and desperation many of them feel as declining job…
Genetic testing is good for health. But what about insurance?
To encourage people to undergo testing, there must first be trust. Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Sumytra Menon, Julian Savulescu and Saumya Jamuar Published Oct 27, 2026, 03:00 PM Lina is a 30-year-old teacher whose…
Why Technology Alone Cannot Build Long-Term Member Engagement
Casey Hite, CEO of Aeroflow Health. Member engagement has traditionally been an afterthought for many health organizations, with many patients feeling discouraged or unsatisfied with their health plans for one simple reason: complexity.
Unlimited Health Cover Sounds Great. What's The Catch?
An unlimited health insurance policy can protect you from massive hospital bills, but exclusions, deductibles, co-payments and rising premiums can limit its real value. Unlimited health cover plans allow multiple claims without exhausting the sum…
Proposed insurance distributions norms: IRDAI Chief says 'I am in the listening mode'
“I am in the listening mode, hearing the concerns that are coming in,” said IRDAI Chief Ajay Seth on the insurance regulator's public consultation paper on insurance distribution even as he emphasised that a reform of this nature has…
IRDAI to implement distribution reforms only after consensus: Ajay Seth
Amid concerns over the impact of the proposed changes in insurance distribution, IRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) assured the industry that the regulator will implement the reforms only after reaching a consensus. Speaking at…
Healthcare costs are on the rise in Minnesota, a top issue for voters. How much more could you pay?
The high cost of healthcare is hitting Minnesotans hard, and the issue is top of mind for many voters just eight days before the midterm elections. But how much more could people pay? Premiums could increase by double digits for some. For the…
'30 Rock' actor tells us why he started viral #OneJobAway campaign to help struggling actors
A desperate plea to Oscar winner Kathy Bates provided actor Cheyenne Jackson with the kernel of an idea. “It was around this time last year that my husband, Jason said, ‘You're one gig short (of qualifying for SAG's health…
Microsoft's Voluntary Exit Offer: What It Means For Employees
Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit programme for employees in India, the US, the UK, and Canada, providing financial support and career resources for those seeking new opportunities while the tech giant continues its substantial investment…
Opinion: It's one of SF's most hated and poorly designed laws. Why isn't Lurie intent on fixing it?
By Adam Lashinsky Editor-at-Large Daniel Lurie has a well-rehearsed patter about making it easier to do business in a city festooned with red tape. Just last week, San Francisco's can-do mayor regaled an audience at a gala for SPUR, the…
What to expect from the Fed's meeting this week
Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh presents himself as a rock-ribbed central banker prepared to do what it takes to wrestle inflation to the ground. If the Fed delivers on expectations Wednesday, at the conclusion of 2026's penultimate policy…
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