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Nevada bill could give health insurance subsidies to substitute teachers

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After filling four semester-long classroom vacancies in the Clark County School District, substitute teacher Brandon Summers isn’t doing it anymore.

The reasons? “Taking on a long-term assignment has a lot of responsibilities and the pay is not commensurate,” he said.

It’s also committed to a chaotic situation where a job wasn’t filled or a teacher left mid-year, said Summers, who covered three vacancies in orchestra and one in math.

Now, Summers — a professional violinist who has been a substitute since 2016 — is sticking with covering one to three day-to-day assignments a week.

Summers has health insurance through the

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Mental health activists spotlight the need for meaningful solutions

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Mental health activist spotlights the need for meaningful solutions | Insurance Business UK

“Doing this and doing it right, might just save a life”

Mental health activists spotlight the need for meaningful solutions

Life & Health

By Mia Wallace

May is Mental Health Awareness month – a time when the industry sector shines a spotlight on the need to #breakthestigma around mental wellbeing challenges. But for those leading the charge of

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Can Your Practice Afford a Data Breach?

Violin10/05/2023 65 Views

Probably not.

A recent study found that the total average cost of a healthcare breach is $10.10 million.

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Can your healthcare practice afford a breach? Most healthcare entities cannot.

Since 2020, healthcare breach costs have risen by 42%.

As we know healthcare breaches are incessant, it is important to understand trends.

The trends that have emerged over the past few years are:

Repeat attacks. Many healthcare entities have

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Georgia to take over health insurance market under new law

Violin09/05/2023 46 Views

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state government will for the first time run its own marketplace for individual health insurance under a law that Gov. Brian Kemp signed Tuesday.

The Republican governor said during a ceremony at the state Capitol that the law would create a better way of people “knowing and comparing their health care insurance options” and bringing “further competition to the field.”

“Georgians know their needs and those of their families are the best,” he said.

The law is one of three big changes that could affect hundreds of thousands of Georgians who get subsidized health insurance through

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Is pet insurance worth it for cats?

Violin07/05/2023 50 Views

If you’re a cat owner, chances are you’d do everything you can to keep your furry companion happy and healthy. Whether that’s spoiling them with toys or springing for fancier food, the cost is worth it if it means your cat will live a long, comfortable life.

But whatever your budget, there’s one thing you shouldn’t skimp on: their health.

Pet insurance can help you afford to give your cat the medical care they need and deserve. In exchange for paying

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Pet health insurance provider Barkibu raises $5 million

Violin06/05/2023 43 Views

Galician pet tech firm Barkibu has raised $5 million in a new funding round. Offering both pet insurance and a preventive services app, naturally complete with an AI-powered component, Barkibu intends to use the new funds to further improve and expand its services.

Barkibu’s $5 million round was led by Kfund and saw the participation of existing investor Alma Mundi Ventures. According to co-CEO Pablo Pazos Rey, the company has raised approximately $11 million over the course of its lifespan.

Serving some 20,000 pet parents in both the Spanish and German markets, Barkibu’s insurance policy covers 80% of costs associated

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Moove partners with Reliance General Insurance to offer health insurance plans to customers

Violin05/05/2023 48 Views

NEW DELHI: Moove, a mobility fintech firm, on Thursday, announced a partnership with Reliance General Insurance to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to its customers and their families in India.

The insurance package offers coverage of Rs 2 lakh for customers, their spouse, and up to two children.

Binod Mishra, Head of Moove India & SA, said in a statement, “In less than a year, Moove has enabled sustainable job creation and a path to asset ownership for its customers. “By providing health insurance coverage to our customers and their families , we are not only ensuring their safety but

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Remarriage and Estate Planning – Rickard & Associates

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If you are getting remarried, it is essential to understand your spouse’s inheritance rights.

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Before you get married for a second or third time, you want to be aware of the rights your spouse will have to your estate and vice versa.

You may want to work with an attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement, prior to exchanging vows.

Then, you want to be familiar with the intestacy laws in

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