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pbs.org - Trump administration probes states that mandate health insurance coverage for abortion
Trump administration probes states that mandate health insurance coverage for abortion
PBS

The Trump administration said Thursday that it has launched investigations into 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion. The probes are the latest in a long-running dispute between the political parties on…

independent.co.uk - Jamie Hartmann-Boyce - Navigating health insurance plans can be confusing. Here are tips from an expert
Navigating health insurance plans can be confusing. Here are tips from an expert
The Independent

Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans. From five-figure deductibles to premiums…

abc.net.au - Stephanie Dalzell - Health insurance to rise by as much as 25 pc, new analysis finds
Health insurance to rise by as much as 25 pc, new analysis finds
ABC News

CHOICE analysed the big five health funds and found people with gold-tier policies will face substantial premium increases next month. The group that represents private health funds says the increases are necessary as gold policies cover the most…

chron.com - Jamie Hartmann-Boyce - Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing - here's how to navigate it
Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing - here's how to navigate it
Chron

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a…

comparethemarket.com.au - Phillip Portman - Turn back time: Kochie's ultimate hack to delay higher health insurance premiums
Turn back time: Kochie's ultimate hack to delay higher health insurance premiums
Compare the Market

Compare the Market 's Economic Director David Koch is encouraging the millions of Australians with private health insurance to weigh up their options before proposed price changes on 1 April, saying a little-known hack could help them save big and…

theconversation.com - Jamie Hartmann-Boyce - Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing - here's how to navigate it
Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing - here's how to navigate it
The Conversation

Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans. From five-figure deductibles to premiums…

mymotherlode.com - AP News - Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion
Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion
myMotherLode.com

Published Mar 19, 2026 11:07 am: Updated Mar 19, 2026 11:12 am The Trump administration said Thursday that it has launched investigations into 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion. The probes are the…

statnews.com - John Wilkerson - Senate Democrats lay out plans to overhaul health insurance after setbacks under Trump
Senate Democrats lay out plans to overhaul health insurance after setbacks under Trump
STAT

WASHINGTON — Democrats are laying out their plans to rebuild the health care system in the hopes of eventually regaining control of Congress and the White House. On Thursday, a dozen Senate Democrats proposed a framework for private health…

washingtonexaminer.com - Gabrielle M. Etzel - Senate Democrats lay groundwork for healthcare reforms with trifecta
Senate Democrats lay groundwork for healthcare reforms with trifecta
Washington Examiner

Healthcare costs are a top-of-mind issue for voters heading into both the 2026 midterm elections and the presidential election in 2028. Wyden, as the leading Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over private health…

bloomberg.com - Adelaide Changole - South Africa's Momentum Eyes Discovery's Medical-Insurance Crown
South Africa's Momentum Eyes Discovery's Medical-Insurance Crown
Bloomberg

Momentum Group Ltd. is putting Discovery Ltd. firmly in its sights as the company looks to become South Africa's biggest health insurer. “We are on their heels now,” Momentum Chief Executive Officer Jeanette Marais said in an…

independent.co.uk - Brendan Rascius - 13 states under investigation by HHS for 'coercing' doctors to perform abortions
13 states under investigation by HHS for 'coercing' doctors to perform abortions
The Independent

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's Department of Health and Human Services has opened an investigation into 13 states for “coercing” doctors to perform abortions. The probe centers on claims that the states violated the Weldon Amendment, the…

fool.com - Brett Schafer - 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With Millionaire-Making Potential That Wall Street Is Overlooking
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With Millionaire-Making Potential That Wall Street Is Overlooking
The Motley Fool

Many investors are focused on infrastructure in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). These businesses -- led by Nvidia -- are booming right now as demand soars. However, a new wave of consumer-oriented businesses is quietly integrating AI into…

fool.com - Maurie Backman - Think You Earn Too Much for an HSA? Why High Earners Often Gain the Most.
Think You Earn Too Much for an HSA? Why High Earners Often Gain the Most.
The Motley Fool

If you're a higher earner, you may be in the habit of regularly funding an IRA or 401(k). Not only can contributions to these retirement plans give you a nice tax break, but they could also help you enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle down the line.

bbc.co.uk - Madeline Halpert - Hegseth plans to ask Congress for more funding in wake of Iran war
Hegseth plans to ask Congress for more funding in wake of Iran war
BBC

Anthony Zurcher,North America correspondent The White House is seeking $200bn (£150bn) more in funding for the war in Iran, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday its decision to ask Congress for the additional funds was based on a…

kff.org - Lunna Lopes - Cost Concerns and Coverage Changes: A Follow-Up Survey of ACA Marketplace Enrollees
Cost Concerns and Coverage Changes: A Follow-Up Survey of ACA Marketplace Enrollees
KFF

At the end of 2025, despite a government shutdown over the policy, the enhanced premium tax credits expired, decreasing financial assistance for subsidized Marketplace enrollees and contributing to significant increases in the Affordable Care Act…

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