Health cover hikes to hit families for up to 600 as premiums rise again
VHI, Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health raised plan costs this week, pushing consumer premiums higher with cumulative increases up to 27% on renewal.
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Republican leaders, not President Trump, for the government shutdown and criticizes party failures on health insurance, AIPAC, and Epstein files.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Admits the American People Are Still Hurting Under Trump: Costs Have Not Come Down'
High cost of living and health insurance persist under President Trump, causing financial strain and hopelessness among many Americans, especially younger adults.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: Lawmakers must find 'common ground' to end the government shutdown
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen urged bipartisan action to reopen the government while protecting ACA subsidies to prevent millions from losing insurance and health-system damage.
Black Adults Face Heart Failure Nearly 14 Years Earlier than White Patients - News Center
Black adults are hospitalized for heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white adults, with disparities tied to insurance, unemployment, and education.
Why Open Enrollment Matters: A Financial Planning Opportunity - San Francisco Bay Times
Use open enrollment as an annual financial reset to optimize health benefits, tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA), and retirement contributions based on health, timing, and life stage.
Hotly anticipated US vaccine meeting ends with confusion - and a few decisions
A US vaccine advisory panel declined to recommend COVID-19 vaccines broadly, advising individual decision-making with healthcare providers and raising access and insurance concerns.
Life in Germany: Free universities and paid vacations? DW 09/17/2025
Germany provides largely tuition-free public university education and mandatory public health insurance options, with modest student fees and employer-shared insurance contributions.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders wants pay equality in the College Football Playoff. Here's his proposal
Pay College Football Playoff players for participating and reward winners, while introducing clearer structure for player deals, NIL payments, and health insurance.
Buffett's $1.6 Billion Bet on UnitedHealth: Is It Finally Time to Buy the Dip?
Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new 5 million-share stake in UnitedHealth Group valued at $1.6 billion, causing a 10% increase in UNH's premarket stock price.
Oops, Turns Out Trump's Megabill Actually Increased the Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office predicts that the megabill Trump signed on July 4 would increase the federal deficit by $3.4 trillion and cause ten million people to lose health insurance.
7 lessons I learned about end-of-life planning when my mother died, as a financial advisor
Melissa Shaw learned vital lessons about end-of-life planning while caring for her terminally ill mother, emphasizing the importance of Medigap and healthcare proxies.
Why the health care lobby failed to stop cuts to Medicaid funding
Republican lawmakers prioritized Trump’s preferences over health industry warnings about Medicaid cuts, resulting in significant losses for health coverage.
Why work-life balance in Germany ranks among the best in the world
Germany's work-life balance is bolstered by generous statutory leave days. Full-time workers are entitled to a minimum of 20 paid vacation days annually, with many receiving 25 or 30.
Congress is about to impose massive harm on tens of millions of Americans—taking away their health insurance, reducing welfare benefits, raising energy costs—to benefit a handful of wealthy individuals.
Nearly 12 million people would lose health insurance under Senate GOP bill
The Senate Republicans' tax bill could slash $1.1 trillion from health provisions by 2034, leading to an estimated 11.8 million people losing their health insurance.
California's much-touted IVF law may be delayed until 2026
California's IVF insurance coverage law implementation is delayed, affecting millions relying on the coverage planned for July 1, now pushed to January 2026.
Supreme Court order gives religious organizations new chance to challenge New York abortion rule
The Supreme Court directed a New York court to reconsider the exemption status of certain religious organizations under a state regulation on abortion coverage.
What are your responsibilities as a foreign resident in Germany?
For foreign residents in Germany, there are obligations that mirror those of German citizens, while others are specific to foreigners, particularly regarding taxes and health insurance.
Luigi Mangione's alleged diary entries reveal UnitedHealthcare CEO 'had it coming'
Six weeks before the murder, suspect Luigi Mangione expressed his desire to assassinate UnitedHealthcare's CEO, alleging greed in the health insurance industry.
Dr. Suzanne Fournier expresses deep concern over the deteriorating state of oral health care leading to severe health risks, especially for children without adequate dental coverage.
CNN's Daniel Dale Calls BS on Trump Over Big Beautiful Bill: Trump Supporters May Lose Coverage'
The reality is that this bill does cut Medicaid and would result in some Americans, undoubtedly including some Trump supporters, losing health insurance.
Commentary: California isn't backing down on healthcare for immigrants, despite Trump threats
California's commitment to undocumented immigrant health insurance reflects its values and economic reliance, despite budget constraints and federal penalties.
Patients Are Left With Few Options as GLP-1 Copycats Disappear
Access to weight loss medications like Ozempic and Zepbound is uncertain for many as compounded versions exit the market with drug supply stabilization.
People Who Are Salaried Are Crying': Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery
The increased payroll taxes are one element of President William Ruto's desperate bid to raise revenue to keep the government running and pay off Kenya's staggering foreign debt.