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Health insurance: Premiums soar as ACA subsidies end
It's now two months since Congress let enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, said Tracie McMillan in The New York Times, and the horror stories keep rolling in. The end of those tax credits —implemented as a temporary measure during…
Should Your Retirement Plan Count on Health Insurance Subsidies?
Rising health insurance premiums and the expiration of enhanced healthcare subsidies for people buying insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace have drawn significant attention lately. While it's too late to react to a sudden spike in…
The big red flag working parents look for in a job
For all the talk from employers who claim to understand the needs of working parents, childcare benefits remain elusive in many workplaces. Surveys have repeatedly shown that employees strongly value these benefits, which can run the gamut from…
Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
ROME, Ga. (AP) — The White House insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy. But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised the prospect of voter fraud without…
When insurance says no: A cancer patient's fight highlights prior authorization frustrations
Keaton Herzer has spent hours on the phone, daily, trying to get clarity from his insurance company over denials for lifesaving medical treatments. The calls, documented in videos he posted to social media, have become part of his daily routine as…
UK interest in moving to Spain hits five-year high: Here's where to go
READ MORE: The easiest city to relocate to in Europe revealed as UK emigration numbers jump more than six per cent Brits are expressing record-breaking interest in moving to Spain, with many looking to ditch the dreary UK weather and chase a better…
UniSuper accused of greenwashing after quietly reducing environmental element of investment option
A major Australian super fund has been accused of greenwashing after it continued to badge an investment option as “sustainable” despite quietly halving its environmental criteria. UniSuper, which invests $158bn on behalf of 670,000…
Opinion | If Healthcare is Unaffordable, Stop Subsidizing It
Rising health insurance premiums have been pulled into the 'affordability crisis' vortex, most visibly in the debate over whether to extend pandemic-era premium subsidies. What often gets lost is the simple math behind health insurance: premiums…
Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Care
Congressional testimony by major insurance company CEOs was as predictable as it was disappointing. They talked about their struggles in a heavily regulated industry and emphasized their essential role in keeping the fragile American healthcare…
Inflation expected to remain manageable
PETALING JAYA: The inflation trend going forward is expected to be fairly benign, economists say. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid pointed out that RON 95 fuel subsidised at the price of RM1.99 per litre has…
United Healthcare Reins in Access to Specialty Care in Medicare Advantage
Starting May 1, enrollees in UnitedHealthcare health maintenance organization (HMO) or HMO-point of service Medicare Advantage plans nationwide must get a primary care provider's referral before seeing a wide array of specialists, which several…
Former Centene CIO on why VBC companies are cracking: 'Too much, too fast'
This is a preview of the February 19 edition of Access Health— Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox on Thursday mornings. I'm excited to share the lineup for Newsweek's Health Care Webinar series in March. I'll be…
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Employers Fear They Can't Meet Your Salary Expectations-Here's What They're Offering Instead
Rising operating costs, wage compression, and long-term salary commitments can make it difficult for employers to meet job candidates' salary demands. In lieu of higher salaries, employers are offering perks like remote work, wellness benefits…
Utah's Obamacare enrollment has dropped by thousands
As federal subsidies disappeared this year, more than 30,000 Utahns chose not to get or renew Affordable Care Act health plans. About 388,000 Utahns signed up for insurance through the ACA, also called Obamacare, for 2026, according to a Centers…
Bernie Sanders's credit card cap: bad economics, worse results
Yes, interest rates average more than 20%. But this reflects real costs, which Sanders ignores. Banks must cover deposit interest, rewards programs, fraud prevention, and loan losses. Charge-offs are often the biggest expense, averaging over 5% of…
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