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Insurance hikes for state, municipal workers delayed
15 Feb 2026 17:48 GMT
… back plans to increase group insurance rates for state workers after … unions.
The Group Insurance Commission, which manages health benefit plans for hundreds … deductibles and copays while also eliminating coverage for GLP-1 medications used for …
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WA small businesses struggle to keep up with health insurance hikes
15 Feb 2026 18:56 GMT
… words, the cost of health insurance rises because medical bills do. Over the … copays.
But increasingly, small businesses are finding themselves unable to sponsor coverage … access to insurance through a spouse or public programs like Medicaid, which …
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Business Sense | Navigating health care hurdles: A time for strategic readiness
15 Feb 2026 15:57 GMT
Health care has been on lots of people’s minds lately given last year’s longest-ever government shutdown stalemate over the Affordable Care Act subsidies and the enhanced premium tax credits, which expired at the end of 2025. We’re already seeing the …
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Two Visions for Maine Health Care
15 Feb 2026 15:57 GMT
… Maine governor are pitching health care overhauls that … reshape the insurance market and how broadly “health policy” should … programs to stabilize a health system under stress, … Affordable Health Care Future,” Shah proposes capping copays and deductibles …
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I work but qualify for Medicaid. Quit victim-blaming |…
15 Feb 2026 14:16 GMT
Feb. 15, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET
Who are America's working poor? The official definition is those Americans who spend at least 27 weeks a year in the labor force and yet have incomes below the federal poverty line.
I am one of those Americans.
I work all …
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Middle Income Families Spend A LOT On Health Insurance
15 Feb 2026 11:07 GMT
… calculation did not include copayments.
The share of … costs including deductibles and copays.
The median household … medical debt,” said Sara Collins, a senior scholar for health care coverage … paying for insurance. People who enroll in health insurance through …
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Orient Insurance profit climbs to AED 836m
15 Feb 2026 07:39 GMT
Orient Insurance posted a net profit of AED 836 million for 2025, marking a 14.4 per cent rise from the previous year, as the Dubai-based insurer strengthened underwriting performance and investment income amid steady demand across the UAE and Gulf markets …
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Beyond Premiums: How to Evaluate Family Health Insurance Coverage Quality
14 Feb 2026 11:08 GMT
Most enquiries when buying family health insurance often start or end with one simple question, “How much is the premium?”
While the cost is a legitimate concern; however, too much emphasis on cost alone can prove detrimental in the long run. Even though …
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Getting adequate health insurance coverage for parents makes you lose hope? Check these 5 options that enable you to get higher coverage for senior citizens
14 Feb 2026 04:07 GMT
Health insurance for parents, who are usually senior citizens, can be quite pricey. While there are options out there, they often come with a bunch of terms and conditions, such as co-payment clauses, exclusions for pre-existing illnesses, waiting periods, …
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Toni Says: What is TrumpRx and how does it work with Medicare Part D?
14 Feb 2026 20:10 GMT
… prices for many popular medicines similar to the lowest … or employer/individual health insurance with prescription drug benefits know … D plan's copays or cost of the covered … pocket once a Medicare beneficiary enters the catastrophic coverage stage by …