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Student loan borrowers now in default will face garnished wages, says Education Department
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Beginning May 5, the department will begin collection on student loans of the 5 million borrowers now in default, and soon, the department will begin wage garnishment, after giving borrowers a 30-day notice.
on Wed, 5PM
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One-quarter of small employers ditch health premiums every year, analysts find
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A 10% increases in premiums is deadly for restaurant health benefits, a JPMorganChase team reports.
on Apr 15
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Trump’s tariffs could impact 2026 Social Security COLA increase
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The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 may not be as large as last year’s 2.5%, but with six months to go until the SSA makes its announcement in October, tariff increases, which could lead to higher inflation, may change that, according to The Senior Citizens League.
on Apr 12
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29 million Americans can't afford health care, highest number since 2021
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More than 1 in 10 American adults is unable to afford or access quality health care, according to the recent West Health-Gallup Healthcare Indices Study.
on Apr 7
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Health care costs 'unworkable,' say business groups, urging congressional action
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As the new Congress and administration settle in and begin working on legislative priorities, leading health care advocacy groups are weighing in with their recommendations on how to improve affordability and access to high-quality care.
on Feb 17
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Health care groups encourage Congress, president to enact PBM reform this spring
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The letters were signed by the America’s Agenda, Blue Shield of California, the ERISA Industry Committee, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Community Pharmacists Association, PBM Accountability Project and Transparency-Rx.
on Feb 14
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Benefits broker tells Congress about small employers' health coverage cost pain
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Capitol Benefits Group's Marcie Strouse wishes that HSA rules were more flexible and that exchange plan subsidies worked better with ICHRAs.
on Feb 13
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Trump administration pauses most CDC, HHS and CMS communications
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The exact scope and duration is clear, and one question is what will happen to release of CDC data that employers and insurers use in pricing.
on Jan 24
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House committee chair continues fight for association health plans
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Rep. Tim Walberg is also backing health care price transparency bills.
on Jan 22
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Private equity faces fresh curbs in Massachusetts in new law
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Health care facilities will have to warn regulators about financial problems, and investor buyers will face new reporting requirements.
on Jan 10
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2025 employee benefits & workplace predictions: Health care landscape
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Industry leaders share their thoughts and concerns about the health care landscape and how it will affect their 2025.
on Jan 10
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UnitedHealth-owned insurance companies ordered to pay $165M over sales strategies
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A judge in a Massachusetts state court pointed to concerns about undisclosed product bundling, agent licensing and descriptions of non-insurance products.
on Jan 10
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Advanced primary care and alternative health plans: New solutions for employers and employees
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Maybe the secret is leaning more on the doctors that workers see the most.
on Jan 8
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Insurance industry on edge after CEO murder, amid rising frustration
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The shooting death of high-ranking UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson has uncovered a deep anger among Americans who say the health insurance industry has too often failed to cover large medical bills and stood in the way of necessary care.
on Dec 10
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Sun Life sees U.S. medical stop-loss market stabilizing
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A company executive suggested that some competitors may have underpriced their coverage.
on Aug 15
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How nutrition can boost employee mental health and your bottom line
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Integrating a well-rounded diet into mental health care can serve as a cornerstone for enhancing overall wellbeing in the workplace.
on Jul 13
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Wall Street Journal roasts Medicare Advantage plan strategy
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A team of reporters contend that insurers received $50 billion in extra payments for conditions not treated.
on Jul 11
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Private equity bankruptcies in health care increased 112% in 2023
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Last year, private equity firms were responsible for 17 (21%) of 80 total health care bankruptcy filings, while another wave of these bankruptcies is expected in 2024, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
on May 25
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JPMorgan Chase sued over data breach, exposing 450K retirement plan participants
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The investment firm is among 600 organizations worldwide whose pension funds and benefits plan providers had their participants' data breached recently, and should be "a wake-up call" to all plan sponsors, say industry experts.
on May 23
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Workers want more health benefit options, employers concerned about cost, survey finds
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Forty-two percent of employees said they would rather receive better health insurance than a raise this year.
on Mar 21, 2024