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Centene Reports $1 Billion Profit As Health Insurer's Costs Ease
Centene headquarters in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton, Mo. Health insurer Centene's net income eclipsed $1 billion in the second quarter as the company is getting a better handle on rising costs of people in its commercial and…
GU Student Health Insurance Rates to Increase, Doubling Some In-Network Costs
The coinsurance rate for Georgetown University's student health insurance plan will increase for the first time in at least eight years, doubling the share policyholders pay for some in-network coverage. The 2026-27 plan offers a 20% coinsurance…
Pennsylvania health insurers seek double-digit rate hikes for 2027
Pennsylvania health insurance providers request steep rate increases for 2027 Health insurance providers in Pennsylvania have requested significant rate increases for 2027, with proposals affecting both individual and small group markets. The…
Centene lifts annual profit forecast on improved cost management
July 28 (Reuters) - Centene on Tuesday raised its annual profit and revenue forecasts after beating estimates for quarterly earnings, as the health insurer kept control of its costs. The upbeat results and forecast, which sent the…
GreenShield Expands Industry-Leading Hormonal Health Program as Momentum and Demand Continue to Grow
GreenShield evolves one of Canada's first hormonal health solutions, expanding access to integrated, personalized care for menopause, andropause, and other hormonal health needs Unlike standalone hormonal health services, GreenShield's integrated…
California GOP urges RFK Jr. to block Newsom from new health tax
Republicans are pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to block California from implementing a new tax on private health insurers, warning it will worsen the state's affordability crisis. At issue is the recently…
UnitedHealth Stock Has Rallied Big Since Berkshire Bailed. Did Warren Buffett and Greg Abel Blink Too Soon?
Berkshire Hathaway is known for its astute investing acumen. The conglomerate built by Warren Buffett, now transitioning under Greg Abel, has made some fantastic investing decisions over the last few decades. Its purchase and then recent sell of…
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Crushing the Market in 2026
The S&P 500 is up over 8% this year (as of Monday's close), which isn't bad given how hot it's been in recent years. But there is clearly a bit more apprehension in the market these days, with investors appearing to be more concerned about high…
In an era of hyperpolitics, the left needs to organise | Letters
Zoe Williams' article on Anton Jäger (Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left, 23 July) reminded me of something that I encounter in trade union meetings: people no longer come to them. But neither do they go to…
Ameritas Life Insurance Review 2026: Coverage, Cost & Insights
Guardian Life stands out for its financial strength and customer satisfaction. Policy fees are very high compared to competitors and the reliability of policy illustrations is weak. Term life insurance rates are usually around average but high for…
Mounjaro prescriptions top 1.5 mil. in 10 months, teen use surges
Obesity treatment drug Mounjaro has been prescribed more than 1.5 million times in the 10 months since its domestic launch, reflecting surging demand for the weight-loss treatment. Concerns are growing about abuse among younger patients, as more…
Protected status ends for thousands of Haitians in Massachusetts: 'This is going to be a nightmare'
Carline Desire is bracing for the worst. The executive director of the Association of Haitian Women in Boston is no longer focused on educating Haitian immigrants but on their survival as Temporary Protected Status or TPS officially expired for…
Medicare update: New estimate of how much premiums will increase
Millions of Medicare beneficiaries may see a smaller-than-expected increase in their monthly health insurance premiums next year, according to the latest 2026 Medicare Trustees Report. The report estimates that the standard Medicare Part B premium…
'High Earner, Not Rich Yet': Couple Earning Rs 5 Lakh Monthly Fears AI Job Loss, Internet Reacts
Many users offered strategic advice. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A software engineer couple earns Rs 5 lakh monthly but consider themselves not rich yet They describe themselves as cash flow rich but asset poor with Rs 25 lakh in…
Health-care costs for typical Canadian family will reach over $21,000 this year
VANCOUVER, BC, July 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- A typical Canadian family of four will pay an estimated $21,115 for public health-care insurance this year, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public…
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