Health Insurance

Youth engagement: Castle Race Series 2023 partners with health insurance firm WPA

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The Castle Race Series (formerly Castle Triathlon Series) has announced WPA as the series’ Official Health Insurance Partner and Schools Roadshow Partner for the 2023 season.

The partnership aims to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle, promoting the benefits of triathlon and multisport, especially in children. WPA will work with the Castle Race Series on all UK events in the series.

WPA (Western Provident Association), based in Taunton, South West England, is a not-for-profit health insurer offering health insurance solutions to individuals, families, and companies.

The Castle Race Series offers participants the opportunity to race at castles across the UK,

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When Are My Health Insurance Premiums Tax-Deductible?

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SmartAsset: is health insurance tax deductible

Health insurance premiums can be tax-deductible under some circumstances. Taxpayers who itemize may be able to use this deduction to the extent that their total medical and dental expenses, including health insurance premiums, exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income. Self-employed people may also be able to deduct premiums for dental, health and long-term care insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents. Premiums may also qualify for special tax treatment for those who get coverage from the Health Insurance Marketplace or COBRA continuation insurance.

Consider asking a financial advisor for details on whether your health insurance

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Health insurance evolves to suit millennial needs

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India has a major share of the millennial demographic — 34% of the total population — to be precise. While this might be a significant percentage, before the pandemic struck, this consumer segment is seldom considered having an adequate insurance policy.

The pandemic has brought about an irreversible revolution in the insurance industry, and also accelerated the awareness level, regardless of age.

The rise in health emergencies, transcending age groups, has sounded a caution alarm for youngsters to be prepared with a safety shield as well.

Fortunately, the insurance ecosystem is working in tandem with this transition to effectively cater

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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods

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A list of Anti-inflammatory foods to help aid in digestion and other bodily processes

Believe it or not, inflammation is one of the most common reasons behind minor aches and pains that we experience on a daily basis. Things such as headaches, sore joints, back pain and even toothache can all be attributed to inflammation as the main cause of concern and likely the culprit behind your discomfort. For that reason, I feel it is important to research and report on what healthy foods we can eat

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Legislative Lookahead: PEIA, DHHR reform on the front burner for lawmakers | Journal-news

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CHARLESTON — Legislative leaders all agreed Friday that reform of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and how the state’s health insurance program for public employees reimburses health care providers are high priorities for the 2023 legislative session next week.

Reporters heard ideas on these and other issues Friday during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead at the Culture Center in Charleston.

DHHR has been in the headlines over the last several years as the state’s substance abuse crisis rages on, the number of children in foster care remains high and West Virginia sits on

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Covering Senior Citizen parents with Office Group Medical Insurance could only be disastrous – Here’s why

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Most employers in India offer Group medical insurance policies to their employees as an additional perk. While such policies offer sufficient support to employees and their families, covering your senior citizen parents with only group plans could prove to be disastrous in case of a health emergency.

In an email interaction with FE PF Desk, Vivek Chaturvedi, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Direct Sales at Digit Insurance explained why covering parents only under group policies may not be sufficient. Excerpts

Why do you think covering parents only under GMC is not sufficient?

A group medical cover (GMC) covers employees

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Why St. Luke’s made its own HMO-style insurance plan for Idaho

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St. Luke’s Health System grew rapidly over the past decade — acquiring and making deals with Idaho and Oregon medical practices and hospitals. As it grew, St. Luke’s executives described a master plan to curb the costs of health care — and to ensure that care actually makes people healthier.

One milestone in that plan arrived last fall: a new insurance company called St. Luke’s Health Plan.

“The thing that really is going to be different from our own health plan: you will have an integrated experience,” said St. Luke’s Health Plan President Matt Wolff. “I think that’s a major

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Subsidies for health insurance are easier to obtain; here’s why

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Back in August, President Biden signed the “Inflation Reduction Act”.

He touted the benefits like lowering the cost of insulin for seniors. A little-known clause in the act deals with health insurance sold through state exchanges.

Specifically, subsidies are offered to those trying to buy health insurance.

“It used to be if your income was above 138% of poverty level and below 400% of federal poverty that you would qualify for the subsidy,” says Alex Sampson President of Health Benefits Associates. “Now even if your income is above 400% of federal poverty level you would still

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