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Bill to protect retired public employees’ health insurance passes WA Senate

sarah16/03/2023 18 Views

OLYMPIA — A bill to protect retired public employees’ access to health insurance unanimously passed the Washington State Senate Wednesday.

“Our public retirees have worked hard throughout their lives and deserve to enjoy their retirement without the stress of financial uncertainty. Health insurance is a critical component of ensuring they can afford the medical care they need to stay healthy and happy,” said Senator June Robinson (D-Everett), sponsor of the bill.

Senate Bill 5696 ensures retirees can continue to participate in insurance plans provided under the Public Employees’ Benefits Board.

Currently, if a local government terminates its contract with the

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‘Metabolically Healthy Obesity’ Rising, but Still Uncommon

sarah10/03/2023 19 Views

The proportion of Americans with “metabolically healthy obesity” has risen along with the general obesity increase over the past two decades, but the “healthy” numbers remain low, new data suggest.

Figures from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicate that “metabolically healthy obesity” — defined as obesity without any associated metabolic disorders, such as hypertension or raised blood glucose — had more than doubled in the overall population from 1999 to 2018, but still remained a small proportion of the overall rising population with obesity.

Moreover, the rise in “metabolically healthy” obesity occurred primarily among people aged 60

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Healthy Paws vs. Embrace: (2023) Comparison

sarah09/03/2023 38 Views

If you’re deciding between pet insurance providers, many differentiate on more than just price, with unique plans, perks and features to offer. Healthy Paws and Embrace are among the best pet insurance providers, so we decided to look closely at each company’s pros and cons.

We at the Guides Home Team have analyzed insurance products, coverage options, costs and policyholder reviews to help you learn more about Healthy Paws and Embrace. Learn more about what sets these two providers apart in our comparison below.

Compare Healthy Paws and Embrace

Healthy Paws and Embrace scored similarly well in our review standards,

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Deal for better wages, lower insurance costs to impact 2,000 Marietta Lockheed employees

sarah28/02/2023 19 Views

Feb. 27—A deal between a labor union and Lockheed Martin will raise wages and lower health insurance costs for about 2,000 aerospace and defense workers in Marietta if approved by union members.

The deal, announced Saturday by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, covers nearly 4,000 Lockheed Martin employees at several of the company’s Aeronautics, Space and Advanced Development Programs across the country, notably its Marietta location.

IAM members will vote on the deal at their local sites on March 5, according to the union’s release about the deal.

Included in the tentative agreement is a 41.5% wage

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Health insurance no guarantee to mental health access and affordability

sarah20/02/2023 17 Views

Ginnie Graham talks with Zack Stoycoff, executive director of the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, about a new report showing private insurers are not providing Oklahomans with needed mental health care.

In the best of Oklahoma commercial health insurance plans, only 30% of the state’s behavioral health providers are included. In-network providers are so scarce that patients often wait months to get an appointment; a time that can escalate symptoms.

Once a provider is located, insurance plans continue to pay less for mental health than other health care needs.

Anyone who has navigated the behavioral health system in

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China’s elderly protest against health insurance reforms

sarah19/02/2023 17 Views

Tens of thousands of Chinese pensioners took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against health insurance reforms that were introduced as cash-strapped city governments sought to control spending in the aftermath of China’s costly zero-Covid policy.

Video footage obtained by the Financial Times showed the mostly elderly demonstrators facing off against hundreds of police in the central city of Wuhan and the north-eastern port of Dalian over the healthcare overhaul, which they argue will lead to reduced benefits.

The crowd chanted slogans such as “down with the reactionary government” and sang “The Internationale”.

The protests followed a similar demonstration

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance Promotes Healthy Lifestyle by Rewarding Customers

sarah13/02/2023 37 Views

Aditya Birla Health Insurance, in collaboration with Dentsu Creative, looks into a new way to maintain the health of its customers by launching ‘Health Returns’.

The health insurance company urges its customers to live a healthy life, and promises to deliver returns on that commitment. Giving a 100% premium back, the company supports their customers at every stage of their journey towards living a healthier lifestyle such as guidance on nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle the insurance company also promises additional benefits like access to hospitalization across 10,500+ hospital networks and a 94% claim settlement ratio.

The company demonstrates this via

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How Can I Protect My Children in Estate Planning?

sarah10/02/2023 17 Views

Many of our clients have concerns related to their children when planning estates. Concerns can range from making sure they are taken care of financially, choosing appropriate guardians, and more.

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Some of our clients biggest concerns are:

I don’t want my child to blow all the money they inherit right away. We always tell clients the best way to ruin a great kid is by giving them tons of money.

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