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White House to expand Medicaid, ACA coverage to ‘Dreamers’

The federal government will provide government health insurance to eligible undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children under a new initiative by President Joe Biden’s administration announced Thursday. The plan will allow people eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to use Medicaid, a state-federal program designed for low-income and disabled Americans and get Healthcare.gov marketplace coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Better known as DACA, the decade-old initiative allows people who were brought into the country illegally as children, often called “dreamers,” to avoid deportation. About 580,000 people are eligible for DACA, according to the Department…
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Texas Ruling Strikes Down Crucial Affordable Care Act Policy – ​​NBC 6 South Florida

A federal judge in Texas struck down a crucial Affordable Care Act (ACA) policy Thursday that mandated that private health insurers fully cover preventive care services at no cost to patients. The ruling applies nationwide and took effect immediately thereby affecting dozens of possibly lifesaving preventive health care services that include screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health. Free preventive care has been deemed by health experts as one of Obamacare’s most transformative policies because it essentially removed the financial barrier for the necessary care of tens of millions of Americans. In 2023, Florida is once again leading the nation…
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New initiative helps Pittsburghers apply for health insurance at laundromats

Doing laundry at a laundromat can take hours. So why not sign up for health insurance while waiting for your clothes to dry? “You’re sitting there, with nothing to do. It’s just a great chunk of time that we’ve identified that we’re able to reach people,” said Rachael Herbert-Nalevanko, a Pittsburgh outreach coordinator for Fabric Health. The Philadelphia-based organization connects laundromat patrons with support services such as SNAP benefits and assistance with energy bills. Fabric Health comes to Pittsburgh laundromats at a time when 3.6 million Pennsylvanians insured through Medicaid are at risk of losing their coverage. Due to the…
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Elon University requires health insurance information before class registration

Students who have not yet uploaded their health insurance information or enrolled in Elon University’s new Student Blue health plan will be unable to register for classes until they have completed the health agreement form. This form requires the student’s signature and acknowledges that either the student must waive the new health plan and upload their health insurance information or enroll in the plan and accept the extra charge on their tuition bill — which is $1,300 for undergraduate students and $1,900 for graduate students each semester. Completing this form is separate from needing to upload one’s current insurance information…
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Are You Prepared for Russian Ransomware?

Recently, a health network in Pennsylvania was hacked by a Russian ransomware gang called BlackCat. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). BlackCat attacked a physician practice in Pennsylvania, but did not disrupt healthcare operations. A ransomware payment was demanded, but refused by the healthcare system. Sensitive information was accessed and the health system revealed the attack itself. Is your practice prepared for a potential attack? Does your staff know how to respond to a demand for ransomware?…
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What is a Power of Attorney?

Many of our clients have heard of the powers of attorney, but do not know what they actually entail. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). It is important to know that there are different types of powers of attorney, however, they are all legal documents that allow you to pick an agent or attorney-in-fact on your behalf. Powers of attorney allow another person to make financial, legal, and medical decisions for you, depending on the type. There…
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Do I need travel insurance when traveling within Canada?

While the majority of Canadians recognize the significance of obtaining travel coverage such as cancellation and medical insurance for trips outside the country, many fail to acknowledge the need for medical insurance when traveling within Canada. In certain circumstances, failing to purchase medical insurance for domestic travel could come with consequences. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) recommends that travelers consider purchasing travel protection. Here’s why. Not All Medical Expenses Are Covered By OHIP I’m sure if you asked, most Canadians assume that their provincial health coverage, such as OHIP for Ontarians, will cover any unexpected medical costs that…
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How to lose belly fat fast; how to lose fat fast women

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Are you wondering how to lose belly fat fast without crazy diets that disrupt your entire entire life and make you hate food? We’ve all been there girl… the green smoothies, purple shakes, yellow juice cleanses and every other weird diet trend that only makes you feel blue (and still overweight!) And all you want is to get back in shape and lose that excess belly fat that keeps you staring in the face. I feel yes! Which is why I’m going to share with you my…