CT individual and small group health plan costs will rise again. See how much.

CT individual and small group health plan costs will rise again.  See how much.

Rates for individual health plans sold through Connecticut’s Affordable Care Act Exchange and outside will increase an average of 9.4% next year, according to the state’s insurance department. Small group plans will increase by an average of 7.4%. Insurers requested larger increases, on average, 12.4% on individual policies and 14.8% on small groups. The plans … Read more

UK government under attack over evidence led to rollback of gambling advertising ban

UK government under attack over evidence led to rollback of gambling advertising ban

The government has been criticized for claiming it took the decision to backtrack on a ban on gambling advertising because there was little evidence that it caused harm to users. Speaking before the Culture, Media and Sport Commission on Tuesday, Minister for Sport, Gambling and Civil Society Stuart Andrew told MPs the government had taken … Read more