Vermont health insurance costs will increase in 2027, but the hikes are smaller than what insurers asked for.
Vermont Health Insurance Premiums Set to Increase in 2027 The Green Mountain Care Commission has decided to reduce the proposed increases in health insurance premiums for Vermont by $24 million, even though rates will still rise next year. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health will increase their premiums in 2027, but the […]
Gavin Newsom’s wildfire strategy encounters backlash over concerns that it will raise insurance costs throughout California.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent proposal could potentially relieve private utility companies from liability for wildfires that result from their equipment, a move that’s being met with support from fire survivor groups. However, a coalition consisting of insurance firms, local governments, fire survivors, lawyers, and consumer advocates has urged the state Legislature to reject the proposal. […]
Almost a Third of Gen Z Avoids Car Insurance, Survey Reveals
A recent study reveals that rising living costs and changing spending habits are causing many American drivers to forego insurance for their vehicles. About 30% of Gen Z individuals—those born from 1997 to 2012—acknowledged that they have driven or owned an uninsured vehicle within the last six months, according to a study released by TransUnion. […]
Network connection restored: Uncertainty ends as Portneuf Health and Regence settle insurance disagreement
Portneuf Health and Regence Blue Shield Reach Agreement POCATELLO — Portneuf Health and Regence Blue Shield of Idaho have finalized a long-term agreement that reinstates in-network access for Regence members at the Portneuf facility. This marks the end of a month-long dispute that had left many patients in southeastern Idaho facing higher out-of-pocket costs. The […]
MAHA and insurance firms aim to regard human bodies similarly to vehicles.
Surveillance in Telematics: A Growing Trend After circling the parking lot a few times, I finally snagged an empty spot. Just as I pressed the gas, an SUV zipped in front of me and took that space instead. I slammed on the brakes, coming to a screeching stop. You might be tempted to forgive the […]
Little Rock could see a possible 35% increase in health insurance expenses for 2027, according to the board.
Health Insurance Premium Increases in Little Rock Little Rock is looking at a potentially significant rise in its employee health insurance premiums for the coming year, as discussed at a recent city board meeting. During the agenda-setting meeting, representatives from JTS Financial Services provided insights on insurance matters for 2027. Charles Angell from JTS pointed […]
Covered California premiums to rise almost 10% as many face challenges in affording insurance.
Premium Increases for Covered California Plans Health insurers have increased premiums on Covered California plans by nearly 10% for the second consecutive year, causing customer payments to rise amid a drop in enrollment of about 170,000 individuals. Officials announced that prices for plans offered through California’s health insurance marketplace, also known as the Affordable Care […]
Massachusetts officials approve significant increases in health insurance premiums
Fallon Health’s spokesperson, Melissa Randall, acknowledged the department’s decision and expressed a desire to continue discussions as the review process unfolds. Randall emphasized that as a not-for-profit community health plan, Fallon Health aims to keep premium increases low, boasting the smallest average premium rises for its Health Connector offering between 2024 and 2026. “Our mission […]
Rep. Diana Harshbarger’s proposal would mandate that insurance companies cover detransition.
Detransitioner Chloe Cole: I was their experiment | The Riley Gaines Show Riley Gaines recently spoke with Chloe Cole, a notable figure in the anti-transition movement, about her journey involving puberty blockers, testosterone, and surgeries at a young age. Chloe expressed her belief that minors are incapable of giving informed consent for such impactful medical […]
Data breach at AssuranceAmerica affects almost 7 million individuals’ auto insurance information
AssuranceAmerica, an auto insurance company working with independent agents, has reported a significant data breach that impacted around 7 million individuals. The breach exposed sensitive personal information, including driver’s license numbers, related to their auto insurance clients. The company detected unusual activity on March 17, 2026, following a targeted attack on an employee the day […]