City Council abandons initiative for automatic benefits enrollment due to concerns over immigrant privacy
The City Council decided not to move forward with a plan that would automatically enroll New Yorkers in city benefits, opting instead for a significantly reduced bill due to concerns over immigrants’ privacy. The newly passed legislation, which achieved unanimous support, instructs the Department of Social Services to examine the feasibility of automatic enrollment in […]
Seniors flooded with Medicare calls, receiving 15 daily as open enrollment approaches
Scammers Target Seniors Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment Even though the Medicare open enrollment period is still over a month away, scams are already on the rise. Seniors are being inundated with phone calls, texts, and emails from scammers. Some of these con artists attempt to obtain Medicare numbers by sending misleading messages about missing […]
Scams related to Medicare open enrollment are already being organized for fall.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts on October 15, but it’s important to think about it now — in August. While it may seem early, scammers are well ahead of the game; by the time enrollment kicks off, they’re often wrapping up their schemes, not starting them. As we move into fall, you’ll likely encounter scam calls, […]
Enrollment in Virginia and Maryland Schools is Decreasing, but Falling Birth Rates Are Only Part of the Explanation
Declining Enrollment in Maryland and Virginia Public Schools There’s a bit of a puzzle when we look at public school enrollment drops in Maryland and Virginia. While public schools seem to be losing students, homeschooling is on the rise. Reports indicate that experts attribute the decline in enrollment rates to factors like lower birth rates, […]
Drop in K-12 Enrollment for Migrants in MA Due to Trump’s Immigration Policies
Massachusetts Sees Significant Drop in Immigrant Student Enrollment President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have led to a notable decline in the enrollment of immigrant students in Massachusetts high schools, decreasing by over 20 percent. This information stems from a study conducted by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University, which analyzed data from the 2007-2008 school […]
Obamacare enrollment significantly declined in many states this past year, new federal data reveals.
Enrollment Decline in Affordable Care Act NEW YORK – Recent federal data reveals a significant drop in the number of individuals enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) over the past year, with states like Ohio and Oklahoma witnessing nearly a one-third decrease. This marks the first detailed look at enrollment trends across all 50 […]
Enrollment in Medicaid and the ACA decreases by over 5 million, new report reveals
Medicaid and ACA Enrollment Decline Recent data reveals that the number of individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans has dropped by over 5 million in the last year, according to a new report from the advocacy group Protect Our Care. This decline can be attributed in part to legislative changes enacted […]
Report reveals 401(k) balances reach record levels due to increase in automatic enrollment
Record High Contributions to 401(k) Accounts in 2025 A recent report from Vanguard reveals that American contributions to 401(k) savings accounts reached an all-time high in 2025. According to the findings, the median account balance for employees with active 401(k) plans rose by 27% from December 2024 to December 2025. The report notes that 94% […]
Dispute over Medicaid enrollment persists for Rochester therapy provider while others find relief
Medicaid Billing Issues Affecting Rochester Health Providers A resolution regarding Medicaid billing is offering some relief for health care providers in Rochester, but one clinic is still in limbo. Recently, it was reported that three local Medicaid providers faced potential disenrollment from the program, which would mean halting their services. As of now, two of […]
Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act increases in Texas while prices drop across the country.
Changes in Health Insurance Enrollment Amid Subsidy Cuts Reductions in federal subsidies for health insurance are prompting many individuals across the country to drop their plans from the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces. However, Texas isn’t following this trend. A recent report from KFF highlights that 4.2 million Texans are currently registered under the ACA, also […]