CNN – It’s been just over a week since the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave their approval to the updated Covid-19 vaccines, which they urged Americans to receive without delay, at as the country sees a rise in cases. , hospitalizations and deaths. These vaccines … Read more
The open enrollment period for purchasing health insurance through the federal marketplace begins November 1, and experts encourage consumers to do their research on exactly what you’re getting. Last year, Tennessee’s uninsured rate was 9.3%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Michele Johnson, executive director of the Tennessee Justice Center, said open enrollment allows people … Read more
This story originally appeared in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter that answers questions submitted by readers about what’s weighing on their hearts and minds. Sign here to receive it in your inbox. There’s been a lot of excitement around psychedelics lately, and with good reason. MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies have made headlines for their potential … Read more
Some long-term care insurers will allow users to use their family members as caregivers. Getty Images/iStockphoto It always pays to be smart with your finances. But when the economy becomes unstable and inflation It’s higher interest rate shake the average consumer, it becomes even more important to make the right decisions. For the elderly, many … Read more
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
America Ferrera joins the SAG-AFTRA picket in front of Netflix in New York City. Qualified actors get a great deal on health insurance from their union. Rob Kim/Getty Images hide caption toggle subtitle Rob Kim/Getty Images America Ferrera joins the SAG-AFTRA picket in front of Netflix in New York City. Qualified actors get a great … Read more
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story was co-published with The Capitol Forum. Have you ever had a medical claim denied by your insurance company? Have you tried appealing? Did you end up confused, frustrated, exhausted, defeated? I’ve … Read more
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story was co-published with The Capitol Forum. Have you ever had a medical claim denied by your insurance company? Have you tried appealing? Did you end up confused, frustrated, exhausted, defeated? I’ve … Read more
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story was co-published with The Capitol Forum. Have you ever had a medical claim denied by your insurance company? Have you tried appealing? Did you end up confused, frustrated, exhausted, defeated? I’ve … Read more
As attacks on healthcare workers become increasingly common, workplace safety experts are calling on regulators and employers to better protect those caring for patients. Incidents have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to understaffed medical facilities, an increase in substance abuse and a general lack of mental health services, experts say. And while the issue … Read more