INSURASALES

Gen Z Job Trends Shift to Second-Tier Cities with Tech and Health Growth

ADP study reveals Gen Z favoring second-tier U.S. cities for jobs in tech, health, and finance sectors, emphasizing AI skills and application trends.

Appleton Area School District Faces $12.5M Deficit Amid Funding Challenges

Appleton Area School District confronts a $12.5M budget deficit for 2024-25 despite increased state special education funding, weighing operational referendum versus budget cuts.

Medicaid Cuts and Work Requirements Threaten Coverage for Millions Nationwide

Medicaid funding cuts and new work verification rules under 2023 tax legislation risk coverage loss for millions, complicate state programs, and shift costs to states.

Massachusetts Regulators Approve Mixed 2026 Health Insurance Premium Changes

Massachusetts insurance regulators approve 2026 premium increases for six carriers, reject high hikes proposed by Blue Cross and WellSense in the merged individual and small business health insurance market.

ACA Marketplace Health Insurance Premiums Set for Double-Digit Increases in 2026

ACA health insurance premiums face significant hikes in 2026 due to rising healthcare costs and expiration of federal subsidies, impacting millions of enrollees.

End of Enhanced ACA Premium Tax Credits Could Double Individual Market Costs

The expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits may double health insurance costs in the individual marketplace, impacting affordability for many consumers.

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.