CARE Act Seeks Medicare Reimbursement for On-Scene EMS Care to Reduce ER Visits
The CARE Act proposes a Medicare pilot program to reimburse EMS providers for on-scene care, aiming to reduce unnecessary ER visits and enhance EMS capacity.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses Guaranteed Vote on ACA Subsidy Extension Amid Shutdown Talks
House Speaker Mike Johnson declines to guarantee a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies as shutdown negotiations continue, highlighting conflict over health care policy and government funding.
California Wildfire Mitigation: CPUC’s Resolution SPD-37 Risks Delaying Grid Undergrounding
CPUC's proposed Resolution SPD-37 may delay California's wildfire mitigation efforts by shifting from a coordinated undergrounding plan to a piecemeal approval process, impacting grid safety and insurance market stability.
Illinois House Rejects Homeowners Insurance Rate Regulation Bill
Illinois House rejects bill to empower Department of Insurance to regulate homeowners insurance rates amidst rising premiums and regulatory debates.
Illinois House Rejects Bill to Regulate Homeowners Insurance Rates
Illinois lawmakers reject a bill granting the Department of Insurance authority to regulate homeowners insurance rates amid industry concerns and State Farm's significant rate increases.
Minnesota Faces Health Insurance Losses Due to Federal Budget Cuts
Minnesota could see 200,000 residents lose health insurance as federal Medicaid cuts and subsidy phase-outs approach. State officials and providers discuss financial impacts and policy responses.
No UPCODE Act Targets $124 Billion Medicare Overbilling to Save Taxpayers
The No UPCODE Act aims to save taxpayers $124 billion by curbing Medicare overbilling practices by insurers like UnitedHealthcare, promoting fiscal responsibility and enhancing Medicare program sustainability.
New Federal Law Cuts Medicaid and ACA Marketplace Coverage, Tightens Eligibility
New federal legislation introduces significant cuts to Medicaid and ACA marketplace subsidies, tightens eligibility requirements, and may reduce coverage for millions by 2034.
California Advances Wildfire Mitigation with Senate Bill 326 and Zone 0
California's Senate Bill 326 accelerates wildfire mitigation through 'Zone 0' buffer regulations, enhancing home protection and wildfire resilience with scientific risk assessments and funding support.
ACA Premium Tax Credit Expiration Could Trigger Major Coverage and Cost Shifts
The potential expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credit by the end of 2025 could lead to significant health insurance premium increases and coverage losses, with lawmakers negotiating extensions amid broader economic pressures.