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Travel insurance: don't let a health condition derail your holiday plans
“I nearly fell over when I saw the travel insurance quote,” says the retiree Bernie Lawrence. The 77-year-old from Fleet, Hampshire, says that after he developed heart problems, the cost of buying cover became…
IVF Benefits Are 'Life Changing' For Workers. Will They Keep Growing?
B ack in 2020, when doctors first told Jaclyn and Dustin Glass that in vitro fertilization (IVF) was their best bet for having a child, the New Jersey couple had no clue what the process entailed or how much it cost. Jaclyn, then 31 and working…
A surgery bill and changes to IP rider premiums made me relook my insurance. Here's what I learnt
I have to admit that insurance was, until recently, an afterthought for me. My mother has been a financial adviser for over 20 years and I had always left it in her capable hands to ensure I had sufficient coverage. I agreed to whatever she…
These stocks are the most overbought or oversold after a choppy week on Wall Street
Humana's stock has more than doubled since the rest of the stock market bottomed during the U.S.-Iran war on March 30. But that rally may be overextended, as the Louisville-based health insurer led the list of overbought stocks in the S & P 500 by…
Covers for Cancer Treatment
Cancer can pose a significant financial risk because both the likelihood of a diagnosis and the cost of treatment are high. Studies indicate that one in ten Indians may be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.. At the same time, cancer…
Colorado 'Birthday Rule' creates coverage confusion for new parents
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case. A little-known Colorado rule turned their son's NICU stay into months of confusion, threatening letters and hundreds of…
Drugmakers race to find a place in the next wave of obesity drugs
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Amgen, Zealand, Structure Therapeutics shared their visions for the future of obesity medicine. Drugmakers pitched doctors and investors on their future drugs at the recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific…
Government hospitals record sharp rise in surgeries, diagnostic tests: Health Minister
The TDP-led NDA government has focused on improving both the quality and reach of healthcare services in government hospitals over the past two years, resulting in higher staff attendance and better overall performance, according to Minister for…
It was a roller coaster': One woman's $17,000 egg-freezing journey
Fertility Inc. is a multi-part series by the Investigative Journalism Bureau that delves into the Wild West of the egg-freezing industry, its aggressive marketing, the high cost and the chances of an eventual successful pregnancy. Megan Robinson…
Opinion: The future of mental health coverage
On May 13, Senate Bill 498, which concerns mental health coverage for children 18 and younger, came before the House after passing the Senate. It was among the most widely discussed bills of the day. The bill passed only as Interim Study by a…
Would You Retire in a Kingdom? Why More Americans Are Considering Morocco
Years ago, Marcie spent a semester in Morocco as a college student. It made a lifelong impression, not just on her head, but her heart. While working as a registered nurse, she has often imagined returning someday, not as a tourist but as a…
PayPay (PAYP), T&D Holdings Form AI-Driven Insurance and Fintech Alliance
PayPay Corporation (NASDAQ: PAYP) is one of the best young stocks with the highest upside potential. On June 4, T&D Holdings and PayPay Corporation announced a comprehensive business alliance aimed at combining insurance services, fintech…
I Genuinely Felt Sick Looking At It,' Says An Entrepreneur Shocked To See Nearly 40% Of Their Income Go
Running your own business comes with freedom, flexibility and the chance to build something for yourself. But for one entrepreneur, it also came with a tax bill that was much larger than expected. The business owner, who said they operate an LLC…
Commentary: Trump's Medicaid cuts keep getting more harmful
When Congress passed sweeping Medicaid cuts as part of President Donald Trump's signature tax bill last year, the headline numbers were grim: Some 7.5 million people were expected to lose coverage due to changes to the public health insurance…
2 Awkward Talks to Have With Your Kids Before They're 18 (Not 'That' One)
As children reach adulthood, many parents assume they'll still be able to step in when needed. In reality, that dynamic often changes quickly. Once a child turns 18, parents can lose both visibility and influence in ways they may not expect. That's…
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