Tag: insurance regulation

Florida Enacts 2026 Insurance and Healthcare Reforms Enhancing Coverage and Oversight

Florida's 2026 laws introduce full coverage for breast exams, shorten insurance claim reimbursement periods, mandate fertility preservation benefits, and regulate pet insurance and animal cruelty databases.

Congressman Proposes Extending Short-Term Health Insurance Duration to 3 Years

Congressman Russ Fulcher proposes the RIGHT Act to extend short-term health plans up to three years, impacting insurance market competition and coverage options.

Federal Court Blocks Medicare Advantage Audits, Raising Oversight Concerns

A federal court ruling invalidates HHS audits of Medicare Advantage plans, complicating efforts to curb upcoding and fraud. Legislative reform is critical to protect taxpayer funds and improve oversight in Medicare Advantage.

Idaho Congressman Proposes Extending Short-Term Health Insurance Duration

Congressman Russ Fulcher introduces the RIGHT Act to extend short-term health insurance plans from 4 months to 3 years, amid expiring ACA premium tax credits impacting affordability and coverage options.

California Home Insurance Costs Moderate but Rising with New Climate Risk Rules

California's home insurance premiums remain moderate compared to hurricane-prone states, but new regulations allowing climate risk-based pricing may increase costs and reshape coverage availability.

2026 Social Security Updates: Benefit Increases, Medicare Premium Hike, and Tax Changes

Explore the key Social Security updates for 2026 including a 2.8% benefit increase, rising Medicare Part B premiums, and new tax deductions impacting retirees. Understand eligibility, taxation, and future funding concerns.

California Insurance Commissioner’s Extensive Travel Raises Oversight Concerns Amid Wildfire Insurance Crisis

During California’s wildfire insurance crisis, the state insurance commissioner's extensive international travel sparked oversight concerns amid rising premiums and insurer withdrawals.

Florida Insurance Market Stabilizes With Rate Relief and Regulatory Reforms

Florida's insurance market shows signs of stabilization with moderated property insurance rate hikes and significant auto insurance rebates driven by regulatory reforms.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Propose Reforms to Address High Homeowners Insurance Rates

Oklahoma faces some of the highest homeowners insurance rates nationwide. Lawmakers propose regulatory reforms to improve pricing transparency and restrict credit score use in insurance premiums.

GAO Report Finds Significant Waste and Fraud in Expanded ACA Subsidies

The 2025 GAO report exposes fraud and inefficiencies in the expanded ACA premium subsidies, highlighting regulatory challenges and inflated government expenditures.