ACA Subsidy Expiration Drives Largest Premium Hike in 5 Years
ACA premium increases projected as key subsidies expire at the end of 2025, driving the largest cost hike in five years and affecting millions of enrollees.
CMS and Insurers Launch AI-Driven Medicare Prior Authorization Reforms
CMS introduces WISeR model using AI to expedite Medicare prior authorizations while insurers enhance processes to cut waste and improve care approval speeds.
CMS Proposes Key Medicare Part B Pricing and Reporting Updates for 2026
CMS's 2026 proposed rules for Medicare Part B include major updates to average sales price calculations, Inflation Reduction Act compliance, ASP documentation, and Medicare inflation rebates affecting government pricing.
Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania Settles for $790K Over Medicare Billing Violations
Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania agrees to $790,000 settlement over False Claims Act violations involving Medicare E&M billing irregularities. Federal enforcement underscores commitment to Medicare compliance.
U.S. Inflation, Retail Sales, and Residential Construction Trends Signal Early Inflation Reacceleration
June's U.S. CPI shows inflation up 2.7%, retail sales grow, and multifamily residential construction rises amid tariff influences, per Cox Automotive analysis.
Evaluating the Long-Term Value of Bundled Home and Auto Insurance Policies
Explore expert insights on the benefits and limitations of bundling home and auto insurance policies. Understand why evaluating long-term coverage quality and costs is essential for insurance decision-making.
Progressive Leads in Growth and Loss Ratios but Trails on Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction
Explore how Progressive outperforms in growth and loss ratios but lags behind peers like State Farm and GEICO in customer satisfaction according to J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, highlighting key trust and service factors driving satisfaction scores.
Allstate Sees Decline in Q2 Catastrophe Losses Following Early-Year Wildfires
Allstate reported a drop in second-quarter catastrophe losses to $1.99 billion from $2.12 billion year-over-year, driven by fewer claims from California wildfires and wind events. This decline, combined with premium growth, bolstered the insurer's Q2 financial results.
Pew Survey Shows Bipartisan Support for Enhanced Federal Disaster Relief and Building Standards
Pew Research finds broad bipartisan support for stronger federal disaster relief and stricter building codes following recent extreme weather events in Missouri and Texas.
Home Warranties Complement Homeowners Insurance Against Rising Repair Costs
Explore how home warranties provide essential coverage for major home systems and appliances, complementing traditional homeowners insurance by covering repair costs due to wear and tear amid rising appliance expenses.