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Trump takes populist turn against health insurers
President Trump is blaming health insurers for rising health care costs, adopting a populist approach as he seeks to counter attacks by Democrats that the GOP has done too little to keep health care affordable. Democrats are pushing Congress to…
Can a Catholic, anti-abortion Texas start-up upend health insurance?
Frustrated by what they see as a lack of faith-based options, a duo of anti-abortion activists from Texas are starting a new health insurance company for Catholics. Earlier this month Dallas-based Presidio Healthcare, a Christian health insurance…
New blow for health insurance customers as Irish Life to again hike premiums
Irish Life Health said it is raising the cost of its premiums by an average of 5pc from January 1, having already announced a number of rises in the past year. The health insurance provider increased premiums in January, April and October. And it…
Niva Bupa Health Insurance launches digital learning programme for upskilling advisor community
Niva Bupa Health Insurance on Friday announced the launch of a digital learning programme for health insurance advisors, aiming at upskilling the advisor community across India. The digital learning programme, christened as “Niva Bupa…
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Will Your County Lose Medicare Advantage Coverage in 2026? Key Insights You Need to Know
Major insurers, including Aetna CVS Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, are reducing their 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) offerings. Counties across Minnesota, Ohio, Illinois, and Georgia will lose the most plans, while those in…
Hundreds of senior citizens in Zurich are now suddenly considered care cases
An inconspicuous letter is causing massive anger in the city's retirement centers: around 400 residents are now considered to be in need of care - without any change in their health, simply because of a change in the system. The city of Zurich has…
City of Zurich suddenly charges 1.4 million more for senior citizens
An inconspicuous letter is causing massive anger in the city's retirement centers: around 400 residents are now considered to be in need of care - without any change in their health, simply because of a change in the system. The city of Zurich has…
Medavie Blue Cross Becomes the First Insurer in Canada to Offer Comprehensive Gut Health Testing to Members
HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Medavie Blue Cross is proud to announce the launch of a new gut health program combining dietitian services with a DNA gut health test from Nucliq Biologics. Gutcheck and Gutcheck VIVO are Canada's first…
Zomato and Blinkit host third 'Government Scheme Facilitation Camp' for delivery partners in Delhi
The initiative aims to enable delivery partners to access critical central and state government welfare schemes. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Minhaz Ahmad, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of…
Benefits change is right, parenting is so expensive I had to move in with mum
A mum of three has welcomed the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap, saying she has struggled with the costs of parenting. Chloe Crichton, 25, who has three-year-old twin girls and a five-year-old son, says that she and her husband were so…
Amid 'instability and fear' in Trump's economy, Americans are cutting holiday spending
Americans are feeling rattled about the state of the economy. Donald Trump has batted away question after question from reporters on concerns over higher prices, just a year after he won an election promising to bring down costs. While the White…
Piper Sandler Lifts Oscar Health Price Target Amid Obamacare Extension
The Trump administration has floated a healthcare proposal in Congress that favours extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Many Republicans oppose the idea. Meanwhile, Oscar Health gained 8.55% midweek on the New York Stock Exchange the…
It's time to loosen billionaires' stranglehold on humanity
Economic reporting could mislead one into believing that budget deficits are the most important challenge governments face. They're used as an excuse to curtail spending on necessary benefits, including health care, education, social security…
More bad news for household budgets as Irish Life Health announces another price rise
IRISH LIFE HEALTH will increase premiums by an average of 5% from January, increasing pressure on many households' budgets next year. The price rise will apply to all customers who renew their policies next year, and to new customers. It's the…
Successful People Who Skipped College Are Sharing Their Jobs, And I'm Impressed (And Financially Bitter)
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity. '$190,000 a year as a Site Reliability Engineer and I work remote. For IT specifically, professional experience matters most. A degree helps you get a foot in the door, but actual…
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