Alabama is facing a tough road ahead when it comes to funding education. The state's education budget is under pressure from rising health insurance costs and other financial demands. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) CEO, David Bronner, recently warned that the Legislature will have to make s
People often switch jobs for better health insurance, but many are unhappy with what they get. A recent survey of 2, 000 Americans showed that over half (53%) consider health insurance the most important factor when looking for a new job. However, 60% of those with employer-provided health insurance
UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st
In the world of health insurance, AI is becoming a major player, and not everyone is happy about it. Neal Shah, a startup founder, found this out the hard way when his wife was fighting cancer. He was drowning in bills and denial letters, and he started to wonder if having insurance was even worth i
In Massachusetts, the cost of health insurance is becoming a major problem for many people and businesses. The prices keep going up, making it hard for families to afford basic needs. For example, one family had to increase their budget by $1, 000 just to meet their health insurance maximum. They ar
Health insurance costs are about to climb for many Americans. The reason? Extra financial aid from the government, known as enhanced premium tax credits, is set to expire. These credits were introduced during the pandemic to make health insurance more affordable. Without them, monthly premiums could
New Jersey is facing a major problem with its State Health Benefits Program. This program covers nearly 150, 000 county and local government workers. It's running out of money and might collapse next year. Governor Phil Murphy has a plan to save it. He wants to use $260 million from the state to pay
Medicare's open enrollment period is here, and it's crucial to understand your options. This period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, is your chance to switch or change your Medicare plan. It's important to note that the deadline is firm, even if it falls on a weekend. During this time, yo
Senator Bernie Sanders was not happy. He thought the deal to end the government shutdown was a "disaster. " He believed Democrats did not get much in return. The deal would keep the government running until late January. It would also stop federal layoffs and fund some parts of the government until
The Senate is making slow progress towards ending the government shutdown. Senator John Thune, a key Republican from South Dakota, hinted that a spending agreement might be close. He mentioned a possible vote on Sunday evening, but it's still unclear if Democrats will support it. Democrats have bee
