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☆ Trans Floridians sue to block Medicaid rule excluding gender-affirming care
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Advocacy groups sued Wednesday to block a new Florida rule that bars Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming health care, such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration adopted the rule last month after it issued a report that claimed gender-affirming procedures have the “potential for harmful long term affects.” The rule took effect Aug. 21. in the lawsuit, said the new Medicaid rule will prevent her and her husband, Joshua, from being able to access puberty-blocking medication prescribed by K.F.’s doctors. They are also represented by two health advocacy groups, the Florida Health Justice Project and the National Health Law Program. Accredited medical groups — including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association — say gender-affirming medical care is safe and medically necessary.

The 26-year-old had been recently removed from his parents' health insurance plan and was about $300 short of the $1,300 he needed to pay for his insulin medication, his mother said. Though drugmakers often offer programs that can lower the out-of-pocket cost of insulin for both insured and uninsured patients, the financial burden can still be devastating for some. Why insulin remains unaffordableBut why does insulin — a medication that’s been around for more than 100 years — remain unaffordable for many people in the U.S.? Meanwhile, state and federal lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would lower the out-of-pocket cost for patients on insulin. She is pushing for more states to adopt the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act, which provides an emergency 30-day supply of insulin to patients for $35.

☆ Millions more people without children are now eligible for a tax credit that could save them thousands
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-08 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Earned Income Tax Credit is now available to people who are at least 19 years old. The EITC is a rare break for low-income childless adults, who are often shut out of assistance programs. Tax credit targets benefits gap for low-income people without kidsThe EITC has historically existed as a tax break for low- to moderate-income workers, with credits ranging between $560 and $6,935 for 2022. Because it's a refundable tax credit, lower-income taxpayers who have little (or no) income-tax liability can receive the total amount of the credit as a tax refund anyway. Its money goes to general assistance programs, which support a broader population including non-parents, in just 25 states.

☆ Mississippi banned most abortions to be the 'safest state' for the unborn. Meanwhile, one in three Mississippi kids lives in poverty.
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-26 | by ( Sarah Fowler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Mississippi lawmakers said the ban on most abortions after 15 weeks makes Mississippi 'the safest state in the country' for the unborn. "We've had so many state leaders who have talked about wanting Mississippi to be the safest state in the country for unborn babies. It's even higher for kids: one in three Mississippi children live in poverty. Each of the women has dedicated their life to helping Mississippi women and families. More than 100,000 Mississippi children should be eligible, but in 2019 – the most recent year for which there's data – just 20,900 benefited from the program.

Where to look for health insurance in early retirement depends a lot on your income. If you're looking to get healthcare coverage for early retirement, there are a variety of places to look. Healthcare expert and founder of insurance marketplace Healthcare.com Jeff Smedsrud said there are several ways to get health insurance if you find yourself in this situation. To find a plan, visit the federal health insurance marketplace at Healthcare.gov. This type of insurance lets you keep the health insurance you had through your employer by paying the premium yourself.

☆ 'Barrett is like Jesus' for evangelical voters: Why confirming a new Supreme Court justice before the election mattered more to Republicans than another coronavirus stimulus
▼ + stars: | 2020-10-28 | by ( Oma Seddiq | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

It pales in comparison to getting the Supreme Court justice," an expert told Insider. The federal judge — now a newly minted Supreme Court Justice — is the first nominee in US history to be confirmed this close to an Election Day. McConnell's 'leave no vacancy behind' mindset about the courtsAnd the timing couldn't have been more ideal for the party, experts told Insider. In total, the top Republican has overseen 220 confirmations, including three Supreme Court justices. The Supreme Court offers them a shortcut "to enforce these kinds of values that they're really concerned about."

Define early retirementRetiring early doesn't have to mean never earning a paycheck again — unless you want it to. The first step on the path to early retirement is figuring out exactly what that phrase means to you. Depending on how much you spend, you'll generally aim for one of three categories of early retirement: FIRE, leanFIRE, and fatFIRE. Max out your retirement accountsThere's at least one common strategy present in nearly every story about financial independence and early retirement: early and frequent savings. You may find you hate the unstructured days of early retirement — would you go back to work?

☆ IoT Insurance: Trends in Home, Life & Auto Insurance Industries
▼ + stars: | 2016-12-20 | by ( Andrew Meola | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Future insurance will look much different thanks to Internet of Things, which will touch home insurance, life insurance, auto insurance, and health insurance. There are already some auto insurance industry trends at play that demonstrate this change, and broader trends in the insurance industry are also making their presences felt. BIIIoT in Auto InsuranceMany auto insurance companies are starting to use the IoT, largely through connected cars, to track drivers' habits in real time. By offering this service, auto insurance companies can more accurately price their premiums and provide more savings for their customers. Similar to life insurance companies, health insurance companies are largely using wearable devices to keep track of their clients' health.

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☆ Find Out How Much You'd Actually Pay For An Obamacare Plan In 10 Seconds
▼ + stars: | 2014-03-25 | by ( Lauren F Friedman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

You've probably read plenty of confusing stories about people's health insurance premiums going up, going down, or going to zero. Fortunately, the Kaiser Family Foundation has developed the handy calculator below to determine what the answer is for you, based on your income, smoking habits, and other relevant factors. To actually buy a plan, you'll need to visit HealthCare.gov, but this tool will give you a sense of the cost. It only takes a few seconds. Give it a try:Your deadline to sign up for a 2014 plan under the Affordable Care Act is this Monday, March 31.

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