Louisiana Advances Tax Credit for Fortified Roofs Amid Insurance Crisis
Louisiana Senate advances SB-28 to offer up to $10,000 tax credits for fortified roofs, aiming to reduce home insurance losses and stabilize rising premiums.
FDA Updates COVID Vaccine Policy; Medicare Fraud Sentencing; Immunization Funding Growth
FDA refocuses COVID vaccine approvals on high-risk groups with new evidence requirements. Medicare fraud case results in sentencing for $3.2M scheme. Lower-income countries increase self-funded vaccine investments. Bipartisan prior authorization reform bill returns in Congress.
Congress Proposes Shift to High-5 Pay Basis for Federal Retirement Benefits Starting 2028
Congress proposes changing federal retirement annuity calculations from high-3 to high-5 pay basis starting 2028, impacting federal employee pensions and government retirement costs.
ASTRO Supports Prior Authorization Reform in Medicare Advantage to Improve Cancer Care
ASTRO backs bipartisan legislation to reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, aiming to reduce cancer treatment delays and improve care outcomes.
Illinois Considers Reforming Auto Insurance Rates to Focus on Driving Records
Illinois Auto Insurance rates favor credit and ZIP codes over driving records, prompting new legislation for greater transparency and fairness.
Federal Employees Face Uncertainty Amid Proposed Retirement Benefit Changes
Federal employees confront uncertainty as Congress debates changes to retirement benefits, including annuity calculations and FERS supplements, impacting their career decisions and financial planning.
New Bill Proposes Medicare Copay Cap for Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Bipartisan legislation aims to cap Medicare coinsurance costs for services at ambulatory surgical centers, promoting cost-effective healthcare and reducing patient expenses.
Challenges in Passing GOP Domestic Agenda Spark Medicaid and Deficit Debates
House Freedom Caucus challenges Republican leadership on Medicaid payment cuts and deficit spending in major domestic agenda bill, affecting GOP unity and legislative timing.
House Committee Advances GOP Medicaid Overhaul with $625B Cuts
House Energy and Commerce Committee advances Republican Medicaid overhaul expected to cut federal spending by $625 billion, introduce work requirements, and impact 10 million Americans' coverage.
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Extending Eviction Timelines
Oklahoma Governor vetoed Senate Bill 128, which would have extended eviction timelines to aid tenants. The veto raises debates on balancing landlord interests and tenant protections amid rising eviction rates.