Ha, United Healthcare (a misnomer since they're actually an insurance company and not a healthcare provider) have been bugging me to answer their survey. I doubt they'll ask me again in future.
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Therapists at Hobart mental health clinic call centre closure 'a tragedy'
By Bec Pridham and Selina Bryan
For more than four decades, The Hobart Clinic has provided private mental health services to clients. Since the announcement of its October closure, clinic staff, therapists and patients have warned of the negative impact on those reliant on the service.
ABC News · Therapists, patients raise concerns over The Hobart Clinic closure with fears it could be 'dangerous' for some
Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation that would break up UnitedHealth and its subsidiary Optum by banning health insurers from buying medical practices.
More @STAT:
https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/17/unitedhealth-breakup-targeted-new-proposed-law-pat-ryan/
STAT · Democrats introduce bill to break up health care conglomerates like UnitedHealth GroupDemocrats introduce bill to break up health care conglomerates like UnitedHealth Group.
Group that includes most major insurers — apart from UnitedHealthcare — says its plans will continue to cover vaccines including Covid and flu despite potential changes to recommendations.
More @STAT
https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/17/ahip-vaccine-insurance-acip-coverage/
STAT · Major health insurer group says members will continue to cover vaccines, a step that may ease anxiety over accessAmid concern about Americans’ access to vaccines, a major health insurance association said member plans will continue to cover all shots recommended by the ACIP.
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“I’m very nervous about it,” Dr. #SusanMonarez said about the #vaccine committee meeting scheduled for Thursday. The panel’s recommendations influence which #vaccines #HealthInsurance companies cover & which shots #children can get for #free through the #federal Vaccines for Children Program.
Beacon Hill lobbying still buoyed by health care interests
by Chris Lisinski, CommonWealth Beacon September 17, 2025 BEACON HILL’S MOST POWERFUL lobbying shops continued to rake in…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/us/163046/
Facing soaring ACA premiums, Kevin Lamarque reports the Trump administration expands access to less generous “catastrophic” health plans, aiming to ease costs by offering lower monthly premiums but higher deductibles. These plans may be a fallback as federal subsidies expire, but they offer limited coverage and low uptake. Detailed insights here: https://www.alternet.org/team-trumps-answer-to-ballooning-obamacare-premiums-less-generous-coverage/ #TrumpAdministration #ACA #Obamacare #HealthInsurance #CatastrophicPlans #PremiumSubsidies #HealthcarePolicy #Congress #CourtRulings
Alternet.org · Republicans navigate political minefield as Trump healthcare policy threatens GOP control
Hampton Roads, Virginia teachers face school closures, health care premium hike, measles crisis
Educators: What are conditions at your school? Tell us by filling out the form below; all submissions will…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/us/162829/
Breaking News GST: GST on insurance premium zero, ITC discontinued
https://hindi.vaartha.com/gst-zero-gst-on-insurance-premium-itc-discontinued/business/62311/
#GSTUpdate #GSTZero #InsurancePremium #ITCDiscontinued #GSTNews #InsuranceGST #TaxUpdate #FinanceNews #BreakingNews #GST2025 #InputTaxCredit #InsurancePolicy #HealthInsurance #LifeInsurance #PremiumReduction #Policyholders #TaxExemption #EconomicUpdate #LatestNews #IndiaFinance
Hindi Vaartha · Breaking News GST: बीमा प्रीमियम पर जीएसटी शून्य, आईटीसी बंदGST: केंद्रीय अप्रत्यक्ष कर और सीमा शुल्क बोर्ड ने घोषणा की है कि २२ सितंबर, २०२५ से व्यक्तिगत स्वास्थ्य और जीवन बीमा पॉलिसियों पर चुकाए
Tasmania's only large-scale mental health clinic to close after 40 years
By Monty Jacka
The Hobart Clinic, which employs 100 people and has provided private mental health services for Tasmanians for 40 years, will close its inpatient site by the end of October, citing financial woes.
ABC News · Tasmania's only large-scale private mental health clinic, the Hobart Clinic, to close inpatient site by end of October
If #Congress doesn't listen, millions of workers will lose #healthinsurance #right as rent, gas, and grocery prices rise. Take action now: Demand Congress take action to stop #ACA premiums from skyrocketing before it’s too late.
https://click.everyaction.com/k/115348400/570011950/24354067?utm_campaign=cia_pp&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cs&ms=c4_save_aca_subsidies_2_0925&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9UU00vVFNNV08vMS83NjczNSIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI3NjNmMDg2NC00NDkzLWYwMTEtYjQ4NC02MDQ1YmRlYjc0MTMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogIm1pbG8uZGlkZUBob3RtYWlsLmNvbSINCn0%3D&hmac=jt1SRum1OCgsz3IZFYqfzoBf4KRdH2IoYGNeJJ8yvMs=&emci=91af51b7-3093-f011-b484-6045bdeb7413&emdi=763f0864-4493-f011-b484-6045bdeb7413&ceid=1164790
In other #news, the judge tossed the two first degree and second degree #murder charges relating to #terrorism for Luigi #Mangione.
From the article:
“While the defendant was clearly expressing an animus toward UHC, and the health care industry generally, it does not follow that his goal was to ‘intimidate and coerce a civilian population,’ and indeed, there was no evidence presented of such a goal,”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/luigi-mangione-returns-court-1st-time-5-months/story?id=125617908
ABC News · Luigi Mangione: Judge tosses 2 state murder charges related to act of terrorism
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Here's an update on the #healthInsurance saga I've posted about before, wherein #BlueShieldOfCA has rejected claims and nearly caused scheduled surgeries to be cancelled because they've hallucinated my kids having Aetna health insurance that they don't have.
They're currently sitting on over $4,000 in claims for my kids' care they're refusing to pay because of the nonexistent Aetna insurance.
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The judge ruled to dismiss both terrorism charges -- murder in the first degree in furtherance of an act of terrorism and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism -- writing they were "legally insufficient."
"There was no evidence presented of a desire to terrorize the public, inspire widespread fear, engage in a broader campaign of violence, or to conspire with organized terrorist groups," Carro wrote. "Here, the crime - the heinous, but targeted and discrete killing of one person -- is very different from the examples of terrorism set forth in the statute."
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/luigi-mangione-ceo-shooting-trial-update/
Texas saw the largest increase in the rate of uninsured children in the country between 2022 and 2024. Experts warn it will likely get worse.
Houston Public Media · More than 13% of Texas kids don’t have health insurance. Experts warn it could get worse
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Sometimes I am disappointed or even despairing when it comes to politics and politicians here in Europe, and especially in Germany, but when I read articles about the disastrous state of American politics, and particularly social policy, which is virtually non-existent, I am glad I don't have to live there.
#USA #US #HealthInsurance #Congress
#Washington #Politics #Republicans #Democrats
AP News · Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress acts
Rep. Shontel Brown Warns Health Care Costs Could Skyrocket: ‘We Are Talking Hundreds of Dollars More’ https://shinemycrown.com/rep-shontel-brown-warns-health-care-costs-could-skyrocket-we-are-talking-hundreds-of-dollars-more/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #HealthCare #ShontelBrown #HealthInsurance #Congress #HealthcareCosts
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Some Republicans who have opposed the health care law since it was enacted under President Barack Obama are suddenly open to keeping the tax credits.
Sentinel Colorado · Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Some Republicans who have opposed the health care law since it was enacted under President Barack Obama are suddenly open to keeping the tax credits.
Sentinel Colorado · Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
From WTOP News.com: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
WTOP News · Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies