Monthly Archives: October 2021
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Response to Robert Day’s Claims Regarding the Mandate of the LANL Vaccine
By RON MOSES, Ph.D.Fort Collins, [email protected] As a former Los Alamos resident, I continue to enjoy reading the Los Alamos Daily Post. As someone interested in ... -
5 types of insurance the average family needs
Most people don’t like spending money on insurance, but it’s one of those things that is best not to get caught. Everyone hopes they don’t need ... -
Algorand: SkyBridge Capital CEO explains why he’s bullish on $ ALGO
In a recent interview, former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, founder and CEO of global alternative investment firm SkyBridge Capital (“SkyBridge”), shared his latest thoughts ... -
Fees for cemetery services, market stalls and HMO licenses will increase in the Ribble Valley
Fees for Ribble Valley cemetery services, market stalls, pest control, environmental health, and licensing for multi-occupancy homes, tattoo parlors and ear piercing are expected to increase, ... -
BayCom (BCML) gains 1.72% in Active Trading on October 29
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What Financial Advisors Want You To Know About Having a Baby
An image of a baby holding a potty with money. Getty Images. Having a baby is a huge life transition – physically, emotionally and yes, financially. ... -
InterCare to Offer Help with Open Medicare Enrollment | Characteristics
InterCare Community Health Network will once again help people purchase affordable health insurance in the market during open enrollment. Community health workers certified as enrollment specialists ... -
People who have used HSAs increased their savings throughout COVID-19
A report of a research group found that more people are putting money into health savings accounts, or HSAs, than they have withdrawn throughout the pandemic. ... -
G&A Partners Now Offers Cigna Master Health Plan to Utah Customers
SALT LAKE CITY– (BUSINESS WIRE) –G&A Partners, a leading provider of professional employers’ organizations (PEOs) and human resources outsourcing (HRO), today announced that it will offer ... -
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. – Consensus indicates a potential increase of 109.0%
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. with the ticker code (LX) now have 13 analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a rating of “Buy”. The range between ... -
Why we took out health insurance for widows – Fanwo
Chiamaka Ozulumba As part of its quest to reach the grassroots, the Kingsley Femi Fanwo Foundation (KFF) recently purchased health insurance for widows. Defended by the ... -
Molina (MOH) Beats Third Quarter Revenue and Revenue Estimates – October 27, 2021
Molina (Quick quote from the Ministry of HealthMinistry of Health – Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $ 2.83 per share, beating Zacks’ consensus ... -
Health savings accounts: an underused tool for long-term financial well-being
(Photo: Shutterstock) Among the many impacts of COVID-19, the pandemic has once again highlighted the tension that can arise when employees, especially younger ones, must choose ... -
Exer Urgent Care opens its first location in Orange County on October 27
New location highlights Exer’s continued expansion in Southern California, providing the community of Huntington Beach with convenient and affordable medical care Posted: October 27, 2021 at ... -
Google, Peloton, and Microsoft have some of the best advantages
Faced with the rising cost of living and the uncertainty created by pandemic in progress, workers across America are looking for companies that offer relevant and ... -
Visa crushes winnings; Mastercard on tap
Visa (V) topped fourth-quarter fiscal year earnings on Tuesday night, with rival payments giant MasterCard (MY) releasing third quarter results early Thursday. But Visa and Mastercard ... -
Kansas Health Insurance Market Snapshot 2020 Released
TOPEKA – On Monday, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt released the “Kansas Health Insurance Market Snapshot”. The annual report details the 2022 Kansas Health Insurance Market (Marketplace). ... -
Over 75% of Aetna Medicare Advantage members in 4.5 star rated plans
Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, has announced that its Medicare Advantage 2022 (MAPD) prescription drug plans exceed the Medicare Advantage industry as a percentage of members ... -
The Growing Role of FinTech in the Healthcare Revolution – TechCrunch
Simon is an investment director at Cathay Innovation, a global venture capital firm investing in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. It focuses on investments in ... -
29 million U.S. consumers have used BNPL in the past year
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are attracting consumer interest, but more importantly, the payment option is increasingly used. In a recent joint report between PYMNTS ... -
BCBSIL Introduces Enhanced Benefit Package and Geographic Expansion for Medicare Advantage 2022 Plans
All Illinois residents were offered more choice and more flexible coverage in more counties CHICAGO, 25 October 2021 / PRNewswire / – Blue Cross and Blue ... -
Commonwealth Fund presents potential solutions to counter rising insurance costs
A recommendation ? Provide a no-premium, no-cost-sharing insurance option for Medicaid-eligible adults within the coverage gap in the 12 states that have yet to expand their ... -
Fear of “undesirables” over HMO plan sparks petition
Councilors Jo Hadley and Rizwan Jalil with the residents of St James Road According to plans submitted to Sandwell Council, the detached property located at 54 ... -
Alliance of Community Health Plans publishes comments on proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
WASHINGTON, 23 october – Dan Jones, vice-president of federal affairs at the Alliance of Community Health Plans, posted a public comment on the Medicare and Medicaid ... -
Kroger Health Partners With Anthem To Offer Consumers An Allowance To Purchase Groceries And Health Items With New Medicare Advantage Plans
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) – Starting in 2022, Kroger Health, the healthcare division of Kroger along with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, will offer new Medicare ... -
BayCom (BCML) gains 0.98% in Active Trading on October 22
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Utah Medicare Announces Cyber Security Breach
MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) – A local Utah health insurance agency has announced a cybersecurity breach. Officials say an unauthorized person has acquired copies of confidential documents ... -
Boy seeks reward for birth injuries tripled to € 61million
The HSE has failed in a High Court request to adjourn a major action brought by a catastrophically injured boy for orders to triple the value ... -
Hospitals always charge very different amounts for the same procedure, even with more transparency
Michigan hospitals aren’t too different from hospitals across the country, Fisher said. The PRA survey found that only two of Michigan’s eight hospitals were fully compliant: ... -
Bars on flat windows at Glasgow’s west end raise fire safety fears
Bars in the basement windows of a rented apartment in Glasgow’s West End have raised concerns that a tenant could escape in a fire. A politician ... -
Even if you already have Medicare, don’t dare to skip the open registration
A man thinks while looking at the screen of his laptop. Getty Images The open registration for Medicare is here! This is your chance to review ... -
Even if you already have Medicare, don’t dare to skip the open enrollment
The open registration for Medicare is here! This is your chance to review your coverage and see if you can save some money next year. This ... -
FINANCIAL SYNCHRONY: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATING RESULTS (Form 10-Q)
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related ... -
David Y. Igé | DOH Press Release: Free In-Person Help Signing Up for Medicare
DOH Press Release: Free In-Person Help Signing Up for Medicare Posted on October 21, 2021 in Latest News, Press Room HONOLULU – Open Medicare enrollment began ... -
HLTH21: Traditional health care is lacking among young consumers. How can providers win them back?
It’s no secret that younger generations – millennials and Gen Z – don’t seek or receive health care the same way their predecessors did. First and ... -
Governor Abbott appoints John Scott as Texas Secretary of State | Texas Governor’s Office
October 21, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as Texas Secretary of State. The Secretary serves as the Chief ... -
Johns Hopkins abandons Medicare supplement plans for Baltimore City residents
Johns Hopkins is ending its Advantage MD plans for Medicare-eligible Baltimore City residents, forcing more than 5,000 seniors to look elsewhere for reduced prices for prescription ... -
KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to Octane Receivables Trust 2021-2
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to three categories of tickets issued by Octane Receivables Trust 2021-2 (“OCTL 2021-2”), an ABS powersports equipment loan ... -
Friday health plans confirmed to offer 2022 health insurance options in North Carolina
Denver, 20 October 2021 (GLOBE NEWSLETTER) – Friday health plans (“Friday”), a health insurance company designed for Americans who buy their own health plans, has been ... -
Healthcare in Nigeria in Danger – Part 2 | The Guardian Nigeria News
From everyone’s pooling of funds, a payment will be made to treat the few who do get sick. Most of the time, the medical bill paid ... -
Connect with ALEX during open registration
Watch for your registration booklet opened in the mail next week, and then prepare to register from Thursday, October 28 at 8 a.m. to Friday, November ... -
No 401 (k)? No problem. Other ways to think about saving …
Not everyone has a 401 (k) plan through their employer, but that shouldn’t be a barrier to saving for retirement. There are other tools, such as ... -
It’s Time to Assess Your Health Insurance Coverage – Here’s Why
In view of these times, it is better to be safe than sorry and opt for a policy that also covers home expenses. If this persistent ... -
£ 1.9million Wisbech hotel to have HMO on the pitch
A 34 room lodge in the grounds of the Elme Hall Hotel could become an HMO (multiple occupancy house) or 34 apartments depending on what advice ... -
U.S. Health Insurance Plan Factsheet: HSA-Eligible Health Plans Adopt Changes To Better Serve Americans With Chronic Health Conditions
WASHINGTON, October 18 – American health insurance plans has published the following fact sheet: Employer-provided coverage provides affordable access to care, effective ways to improve the ... -
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is due to release results on Monday
Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) will release its quarterly results after market close on Monday, October 25. Analysts expect Cathay General Bancorp to post earnings of ... -
THE CASE OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
There is an urgent need to adopt a comprehensive social health insurance scheme Most of the countries that have made significant progress in achieving universal health ... -
Managed Health Care Does Not Provide Better Clinical Outcomes Than Fee-For-Service »Publications» Washington Policy Center
It is often claimed that managed health care can provide better clinical outcomes while lowering health care costs. Over the years, managed care has taken on ... -
It becomes impossible to find a therapist
If you’ve been looking for a therapist, alone or as a couple, you know it’s true. The shortage has changed the way I do my job ... -
Drug-related deaths in Ceredigion peak in three years
“One death is too much” when it comes to tackling drug abuse in Ceredigion, they told advisers, after data revealed there had been eight deaths linked ... -
BayCom (BCML) gains 0.11% to close at $ 18.55 on October 15
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Marlette approaches market with third 2021 ABS for $ 319 million
Marlette Funding LLC returns to the securitization market with a deal that has many similarities to two somewhat larger deals that the sponsors structured earlier in ... -
Kynect, the state of Kentucky health insurance exchange, is relaunching
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Governor Andy Beshear says he’s trying to make sure all Kentuckians have access to health care. The Kentucky state health insurance exchange ... -
Here are the improvements that could be made to Worthing’s homeless housing
Turning Tides, a Worthing-based charity Turning Tides wants to provide five additional bedrooms in its HMO at 2 Manor Road, Worthing, bringing the total number from ... -
MacroHealth signs partnership with Providence Health Plan to expand national health care coverage
Posted: October 14, 2021 at 1:07 PM EDT|Update: 11 hours ago KIRKLAND, Washington., October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – MacroHealth has launched a multi-year partnership ... -
Business groups try to eliminate fines for lack of mental health coverage
Democrats want to strengthen enforcement of rules designed to facilitate access to mental health services using insurance. Business groups say the move won’t work and it’s ... -
Braven Health℠ Provides Members with Enhanced Services and Many Options
Braven Health was launched in September 2020 as a partnership between Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ), Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) and ... -
More and more hospitals want patients to pay in advance. Is this radical or unfair transparency towards patients?
Advance payment for certain services is common practice in many hospitals, but some patient advocates argue that this practice is unfavorable to patients and makes it ... -
Israeli hospital targeted by ransomware attack
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera has been the target of a ransomware attack that has affected its computer systems, the hospital said on Wednesday. Since ... -
Your guide to the best and most affordable health insurance plans – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but this does not affect the opinions or ratings ... -
Credit Card vs. Buy Now, Pay Later Programs: Make the Smarter Choice This Holiday Season
Credit Card vs. Buy Now, Pay Later Programs: Discover the Smarter Choice This Holiday Season | Photo credit: BCCL New Delhi: Indians are scaling up buy-now ... -
Health insurance advisory board reflects on 2022 legislative recommendations
Insurers would be required to provide patients with a complete copy of their medical records under a proposal presented to members of a health insurance advisory ... -
Accelerating Medicaid Base Cost Growth in 2020
PHILADELPHIA CREAM – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – In 2020, “base” administrative expenses per member for Medicaid plans increased 5.8%, faster than 4.4% in 2019. Base expenses exclude ... -
Alleged harassment, IMA Punjab members threaten to quit medicare
Members of the IMA Punjab alleged that the health insurance company harassed private medical facilities by delaying the settlement of claims or conducting inspections, then issuing ... -
Fidelity’s HSA activity increased 50% year over year: Morningstar
Fidelity Investments Inc. is growing rapidly in the HSA market, having increased its assets in this company by 50% year over year, according to a new ... -
DBusiness Daily Update: Motown Museum Expansion Phase Two Begins, and More
The second phase of the Motown Museum expansion project has started. // Rendered courtesy of the Motown Museum Our summary of the latest news from Detroit ... -
Installment loans help fuel India’s festive recovery
Consumers in India are multiplying Buy It Now and Pay Later (BNPL) plans to buy everything from washing machines to vacations online, as the country’s longest ... -
Only 2 states refuse to monitor this health data. Idaho is one of them. | Regional news
BOISE – Health officials knew that at least 749 adults and 15 children were in hospitals in Idaho with COVID-19 last Saturday. What they didn’t know ... -
You, Medicare and the insurance companies
It’s starting to look a lot like the Medicare open enrollment period. The 2021 dates are from October 15 to December 7. Don’t bother looking at ... -
Concern about homes being offered near the ‘noisy’ railroad tracks in Carlton
People have expressed concern after the first plans were presented to build houses on abandoned land in Carlton, near a “noisy” railway line. The vacant buildings ... -
SouthState Corporation – Consensus Says Potential 5.2% Hike
Southern Crown Corporation with ticker code (SSB) now have 7 total analysts covering the stock. The consensus rating is “Hold”. The range between the high target ... -
Too busy to study your company’s health insurance options? Do these 4 things
A woman looks at a clock. Getty Images I saved $ 3,000 a few years ago by choosing a new medicare plan. My wife and I ... -
New health insurance benefits available for chronic illnesses
g-stockstudio / Getty Images More than two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries suffer from several chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and lung disease. ... -
HMO Humana Kentucky Medicare Advantage Plan Receives Prestigious 5-Star Rating
LOUISVILLE, Ky .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the leading national health and wellness companies, announced that its Kentucky HMO plan offered ... -
Ally Latinx Continues Rapid Expansion in South America
08 Oct 2021 12:08 PM ET Legal Newswire POWERED BY LAW.COM Ally Latinx, a collaborative regional platform for the delivery of international legal services, has expanded ... -
Half of U.S. employers struggle to educate workers about benefits
BOSTON / PRNewswire / – Although 93% of employers find it important to be part of the long-term financial well-being of their employees through the health ... -
GEHA Announces 2022 Health and Dental Plan Options and New Plan Benefit for Select Offerings | Business
LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 8, 2021– Today, GEHA (pronounced GEHA) announced its 2022 health and dental plan options available to eligible federal ... -
CFPB Overcomes Payday Loan Rule Challenge | Goodwin
On August 31, 2021, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas issued a notice maintaining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule ... -
NBA veterans indicted by New York Federal Court over multi-million dollar health insurance fraud scheme – NBC New York
More than a dozen former NBA players have been indicted in a New York federal court in an alleged multi-million dollar health insurance fraud scheme to ... -
Health and AltaM Alignment – GuruFocus.com
ORANGE, Calif., October 7, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Alignment Health Plan, a national Medicare Advantage plan from Alignment Healthcare (ALHC), and AltaMed Health Services, one of ... -
Man gets one year and four weeks in prison for threatening adoptive mother with a knife, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE – A 22-year-old man was issued a Personal Protection Order (PPO) against him by his adoptive mother, but that didn’t stop him from threatening her ... -
Synchrony (SYF) drops 0.62% on moderate volume on October 6
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Medicare agency comments on ending Medicare subsidies for unemployed workers
Medicare Today, a Medicare agency that provides comprehensive health insurance needs, competitive offers and personalized packages, comments on the end of the federal government’s six-month health ... -
No increase in health insurance rates for active employees in the city in 2022 | Burlington
BURLINGTON – City officials recently presented the board with an overview of proposed health insurance rates for 2022 for current and retired city employees, which saw ... -
Affirm Stock signs deal with Target ahead of holiday shopping
A customer leaves a Target store in New York City, August 15, 2021. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Affirm shares jumped 15% on Wednesday after retail chain ... -
Health Insurance Broker Compensation Disclosures Coming In 2022 | Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, srl
The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (CAA) made dozens of changes to healthcare regulation, including a historic ban on surprise medical billing. The new compensation disclosure requirements ... -
New survey finds educating employees about health benefits the biggest challenge for nearly half of U.S. employers
BOSTON, October 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Although 93% of employers find it important to be part of the long-term financial well-being of their employees ... -
Cost-Containing Episode-Based Approach to Healthcare: Is It Worth a Look?
The Episode of Care (EOC) model is sometimes referred to as “bundled care,” since providers and services are “bundled” together for different episodes of care. (Image: ... -
Mental Illness Insurance Coverage Is A Must For Modern Employers
The prevalence of depression and anxiety in adults has skyrocketed since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, according to the most recent study from Mental Health ... -
Polish industrial property law set to undergo revolutionary overhaul
The Polish government announced that the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology was working on a new industrial property law to replace the current Polish industrial ... -
Health insurance supplement for authorized unvaccinated employees
As employers consider implementing an immunization mandate to encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we recently discussed the merits of imposing a “vaccine surcharge” on ... -
Dane County family sues health insurer for failing to cover daughter’s treatment for autism
A couple in Dane County are suing to have their health insurer pay for the recommended treatment for their 13-year-old daughter diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. ... -
Medicare Costs Trend Declines For First Time In 25 Years, Segal Survey Finds | national
NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 5, 2021– Segal, a leading employee benefits and HR consulting firm, released its 2022 Health Plan Cost Trends Survey, ... -
What to do when a lender stops offering lines of credit
LOS ANGELES – October 5, 2021 – (Newswire.com) iQuanti: Lines of credit provide an easy and flexible way to access funds, so it can be inconvenient ... -
Readers Respond: Extending Pandemic Healthcare Subsidies
Facebook share Share on twitter In my years as a nurse-midwife, I have never experienced a health crisis more devastating than the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost every ... -
5 credit score factors and how to improve them
LOS ANGELES – October 5, 2021 – (Newswire.com) iQuanti: Your credit score is an important number that can help you determine if you qualify for loans ... -
Employers show determination to keep workers covered during pandemic
Health care coverage is not the easiest subject for business owners. Typically, member companies of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) report it as ... -
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Dips More Than Bigger Markets: What You Need To Know
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed the most recent trading day at $ 387.01, or -1.38% from the previous trading session. This change is smaller than the 1.3% ... -
What you need to know about investing in your health savings account
We want our money to work for us so that we don’t have to work forever. Place your Health Savings Account Click to enlarge FOLLOWING One ... -
Buy now, pay later loans put pressure on traditional consumer finance
Posted: October 4, 2021 at 5:36 p.m. EDT|Update: 2 hours ago ROCKVILLE, Maryland., October 4, 2021 / PRNewswire / – For finance companies and traditional banks, ... -
Kynect Health Coverage Exchange Relaunched This Month
Starting November 1, Kentuckians can apply, register for benefits through the Kentucky Marketplace at kynect.ky.gov Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that kynect, the state’s health insurance ... -
Firefly Health Launches First Virtual Health Plan for Small and Medium Businesses
Firefly health launches its first virtual health plan marketed to small and medium-sized employers. The offer, coming about five months after the start announced a $ ... -
Clalit HMO, Octopus.Health and IQVIA Introduce AI-Based Platform to Improve Patient Adherence to Treatment
NEW YORK, October 4, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Quality health care outcomes depend in large part on patients’ adherence to recommended treatment regimens. All the ... -
What to know before changing your health insurance contract
Ankit Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of InsuranceDekho.com, said: “Carrying health insurance policies offers policyholders flexibility. You can look for better coverage, a better premium or services ... -
Oldham News | Main news | 181 people have opposed controversial proposals to turn an old pub into bedrooms – but council planning officials say the project should go ahead
Reporter: Nick Statham, local democracy reporter Date published: 03 October 2021 The former Midland Beer Company on Manchester Road in Castleton. Image courtesy of Google Street ... -
Yes, you can buy fashion now, pay later. But should you?
Go away. Credit card. Installment loans. We have adopted “buy now, pay later” practices for decades. The latest model actually bears the title. Dubbed the hottest ... -
Ochsner Health to Add ‘COVID Spouse Vaccine Fee’ to 2022 Employee Health Insurance Plans
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (BRPROUD) – An Ochsner Health spokesperson has confirmed that the healthcare system will add COVID spousal vaccine fees to their employees’ medical insurance ... -
Rogue homeowner couple fined £ 190,000 for scamming ‘ghost tenant’ in Walthamstow
Mohamed Lahrie before the Wimbledon District Court (Local Democracy Reporting Service) A rogue landlord couple who rented out their properties to ‘ghost tenants’ to avoid paying ... -
India: Amid COVID-19, Bihar Engineering Students Receive High Salary
Engineer recruits undergo training. Photo for reference only. Image Credit: Bloomberg Patna: Amid growing unemployment in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown and subsequent restrictions, students ... -
The health insurance market will witness an acceleration in growth
Health insurance is insurance that covers all or part of the risk that a person incurs medical expenses, by spreading the risk over a large number ...