from our friends at: NBC News The vote, by the Ways and Means Committee, is one of the first steps needed to reverse a more than two-decades-old ban prohibiting the government from paying for the drugs. For more than two decades, a law has prohibited Medicare from paying for weight loss drugs, cutting off access to millions of potential patients … Read More
The Costs Of Untreated Mental Health In The Workplace
from our friends at: LinkedIn As we continue to observe Mental Health Awareness Month, we discuss the significant costs associated with untreated mental illness, particularly in the workplace. The impact of mental health on employees and organizations is often overlooked, leading to substantial financial losses and decreased productivity. In this article, we will explore the costs of untreated mental … Read More
The State Of US Women’s Heart Health: A Path To Improved Health And Financial Outcomes
from our friends at: McKinsey.com Women are biologically different from men A woman’s cardiovascular health is influenced by biological factors that are rooted in unique life stages. Women and men share many traditional risk factors for the development of CVD, such as obesity, smoking, and diabetes. But the relative impact of these may vary because of biological differences and behavioral … Read More
Keeping ACA Premium Tax Credits High May Cut 2025 Group Health Use
from our friends at: BenefitsPRO Congress will have to decide soon whether to continue a big, temporary increase in premium tax credit subsidies for Affordable Care Act public exchange plan coverage. If Congress lets the subsidy increase lapse, that could increase enrollment in employer-sponsored health coverage by about 4 million, to 151 million, according to an Urban Institute analysis. Some small employers might react … Read More
With 1 Out Of 3 Californians On Medicaid, Doctors Push Ballot Measure To Force State To Pay More
from our friends at: APNews SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom last year agreed to a tax increase that aimed to do two things: Help balance a budget with a multibillion-dollar shortfall, and pay doctors more money to treat patients covered by Medicaid — the taxpayer-funded health insurance program for people with low incomes that now covers one … Read More
Get Your Healthcare Through Covered California? Beware Of This Tax Peril
from our friends at: CalMatters Covered California offers generous subsidies for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Enrollees should keep the agency updated of any life changes that might affect their income or they could be hit with a repayment bill from the IRS. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters Every year thousands of Californians are shocked to learn … Read More
Changes To Part D: Lower Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs In 2024 And 2025
from our friends at MedicareRights.org Many people with Medicare Part D drug coverage—in particular those who reach the catastrophic coverage phase—may experience unexpected costs and significant confusion as their out-of-pocket obligations change throughout the year. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) brings much-needed consumer protections and predictability to these coverage phases, limiting financial exposure for everyone and generating significant savings for … Read More
Warning Signs Of Melanoma That Are Easy To Spot
from our friends at: AARP The dangerous skin cancer can take on odd forms and pop up in unexpected places Roughly 100,640 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, according to the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most common types of cancer in the U.S., especially among older adults who have endured decades of sun exposure … Read More
Survey Reveals Employers Prioritize Holistic Wellness Over Price When Selecting Employee Benefits
from our friends at globalnewswire Low unemployment, shifting employee priorities and the work-from-anywhere marketplace pose new staffing challenges for employers, according to a recent national survey of employee benefits brokers and advisors. Conducted by IdentityForce, a TransUnion brand, the annual survey — now in its sixth year — revealed employers are most concerned with: Concerns about the digital safety of … Read More
California’s Home Insurer Of Last Resort Sees Enrollment Surge, Raising Concerns Over Its Finances
from our friends at Yahoo News With home insurers scaling back coverage in the state, enrollment is surging in California’s backstop insurance plan — as is the plan’s risk of sustaining losses that it can’t cover. Victoria Roach, president of the FAIR Plan Assn., told lawmakers this week that property owners even in areas with low wildfire risk were finding … Read More