Florida Lawmaker Proposes Eliminating Property Taxes with New Revenue Model
Florida state Rep. Ryan Chamberlin introduces a plan to eliminate property taxes, replacing revenue with real estate and travel transaction fees, plus targeted school taxes.
Mississippi's Hurricane Mitigation Program Faces Funding Suspensions Amid Rising Insurance Rates
Funding suspensions stall Mississippi's Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program amid rising coastal insurance rates and legislative deadlock. Explore regulatory impacts and program challenges.
Georgia Lawmakers Investigate High Insurance Costs Amid Fraud and Profit Concerns
Georgia lawmakers probe high insurance premiums driven by fraud, profits, and claims processing amid impacts from Hurricane Helene.
Colorado Proposes $100M Loan to Stabilize ACA Market Amid Federal Subsidy Uncertainty
Colorado lawmakers propose a $100M state loan to support ACA health insurance affordability fund amid federal subsidy expiration risks, aiming to prevent premium spikes and coverage losses.
Colorado Health Insurance Fee Increase Dropped for Loan Funding Alternative
Colorado drops proposal to raise health insurance fees, opting instead for a $100M interest-free loan from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to fund state health insurance subsidies amid federal cuts.
U.S. Ground Ambulance Surprise Billing Protections Lag Behind Federal Law
Ground ambulance rides are excluded from the No Surprises Act, leaving many patients exposed to surprise bills. State laws vary, and insurer concerns about premium impacts slow federal progress.
Vermont Enacts Landmark Laws to Control Hospital Drug Pricing and Reform Health Care Payments
Vermont passes laws capping hospital outpatient drug prices and implementing reference-based pricing to reduce health care costs and insurance premiums.
Lawmakers Address Surge in Fraudulent Health Insurance Claims
Wyoming confronts a spike in fraudulent health insurance claims involving Native American enrollments under Blue Cross Blue Shield, prompting legislative and regulatory discussions on oversight and fraud prevention.
Vermont Faces Health Care Affordability Crisis Amid Insurer Losses and Federal Medicaid Threats
Vermont confronts a health care affordability crisis as Blue Cross Blue Shield Vermont faces financial losses and federal Medicaid policy changes threaten state funding. Legislative efforts aim to stabilize premiums and reform provider reimbursement.
US Fertility Insurance Coverage Remains Patchy Amid Cost and Regulatory Challenges
Explore the fragmented landscape of US insurance coverage for IVF and fertility treatments, examining state mandates, cost barriers, and the impact of new California laws on health premiums and access.