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Farmers Insurance Seeks 7% Rate Hike as California Lifts Homeowner Policy Caps

Farmers Insurance Seeks 7% Rate Hike as California Lifts Homeowner Policy Caps

Farmers Insurance requests a 6.99% home insurance rate increase as California removes caps on new policies, responding to wildfire risk and regulatory reforms.

Trucordia Expands Massachusetts Presence with Acquisition of Breezy Seguros

Trucordia enhances its Massachusetts footprint and service accessibility by acquiring Breezy Seguros, a tri-lingual brokerage focused on the Latino market. This follows a strategic acquisition of Charles River Insurance.

Washington Fines Regence $550K for Mental Health Parity Violations

Washington fines Regence BlueShield $550,000 for failing to comply with state and federal mental health parity laws, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges.

Pharma Firms Slash Medicare Drug Prices in Trump Administration Deal

Pharmaceutical companies agree to significant Medicare drug price cuts under Trump administration, projecting billions in savings with impacts on Medicare Part D and drug affordability.

Medicare Advantage Contract Disputes Intensify Amid Cost Pressures

Rising cost pressures and demographic shifts fuel intensified disputes between payers and providers over Medicare Advantage contracts, impacting reimbursement and network participation.

Credit Scores Impact Home Insurance Premiums and Housing Market Trends

New data reveals how credit scores affect home insurance premiums and key housing market trends including construction delays, cybersecurity threats, and transparent pricing strategies for home builders.

MultiCare to Exclude Certain Medicare Advantage PPO Plans in 2026

Starting in 2026, MultiCare will no longer accept certain Medicare Advantage PPO plans, impacting access for some seniors. The shift focuses on HMO plans for better care coordination during Medicare open enrollment.

ACA Open Enrollment Drives Demand Amid Rising Premiums and Subsidy Expiration

ACA open enrollment sees heightened demand as rising premiums and expiring subsidies challenge health insurance affordability during 2024.

Texas Shifts Dual Eligible Integration to Integrated D-SNP Model in 2026

Texas HHSC to transition from Dual Demonstration Program to Integrated Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) model in 2026, enhancing Medicare and Medicaid integration for dual eligibles in STAR+PLUS.

Geisinger Health Plan Named 2026 Best Medicare Advantage Insurer in Pennsylvania

Geisinger Health Plan earns 2026 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania, recognized for high-quality coverage and member services based on CMS quality measures.