It is hard to believe that 2024 is here. With the multiple new fraudsters’ techniques, it is important to stay alert to protect your finances and reputation. The Social Security Administration has recommended these five resolutions to protect yourself: 1. Stay informed of the latest scam trends Follow reliable news sources. Subscribing to scam news … Read more
A hospital system in Georgia. Two medical groups in San Diego. Another in Louisville, Kentucky, and nearly one-third of Nebraska hospitals. Across the country, health care providers are refusing to accept some Medicare Advantage plans — even as the coverage offered by commercial insurers increasingly displaces the traditional government program for seniors and people with … Read more
Around the world, wealthy countries are struggling to afford long-term care for rapidly aging populations. Most spend more than the United States through government funding or insurance that individuals are legally required to obtain. Some protect individuals from exhausting all their income or wealth paying for long-term care. But as in the United States, middle-class … Read more
Open enrollment is underway in Delaware for the 11th year of the Health Insurance Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. This year, four insurers are offering a total of 55 plans for consumers to consider. Delawareans are encouraged to shop and compare at www.healthcare.gov “If a person chooses a plan between now and December 15th, … Read more
Abby Madore covers a lot of ground each day at work. A staffer at a community health center in Carson City, Nevada, Madore spends her days helping low-income residents understand their health insurance options, including Medicaid. Her phone is always ringing, she said, as she fields calls from clients who dial in from the state’s … Read more
Joe Jonas has filed for divorce from Sophie Turner. The 34-year-old singer submitted a petition in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday (05.09.23) to officially end his four-year marriage to the ‘Game of Thrones’ actress, with documents obtained by E! News showing he stated “the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.” The ‘Sucker’ hitmaker has requested … Read more
Last year, William “Kip” Thompson and his wife, Beni, began planning “the vacation of a lifetime.” It would be for themselves and their five offspring, the youngest of whom is 15. Soon, the south Roanoke couple will have four in college at the same time, yikes. They figured summer 2023 would be their last chance … Read more
Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy slashed the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large clinical trial. That landmark finding could put more pressure on U.S. insurers to cover the blockbuster medication and similar weight loss treatments. But organizations representing insurers emphasized that the data is still preliminary, and concerns remain about the … Read more