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Public Health Insurance for Parents Improves Children’s Reading Skills, UConn HDFS Study Finds

A recent series of three papers authored by Caitlin Lombardi demonstrates the effects of publicly funded health insurance for parents on three different metrics of children’s health and development. the newestpublished in Southern Economic Journal, highlights a significant boost to children’s reading scores when their parents gain healthcare coverage. “It was very exciting to find that result,” said Lombardi, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS). “In general, these papers and much of my research looks at how policies, at both the state and federal levels, can impact children’s development and their parents’ and…
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Massena retirees ask for a faster change to a new health plan

Jul. 21—MASSENA — Town of Massena retirees say they would like to see the process move faster in switching to a new health insurance plan. Several retirees were on hand Wednesday to ask the Massena Town Board to speed up the process and approve the transition to the new plan. Deputy Town Supervisor Patrick M. Facteau said they had followed up with Zachary Zuckerman, a group benefits consultant at USI Insurance Services in Syracuse, and he had made contact with most of the retirees to discuss the new plan. “As far as I know, we’ve had no negatives in regards…
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India’s Health Insurance Market 2023-2030: Expanding

Dublin, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “India Health Insurance Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, 2023 – 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers. The India health insurance market is set to expand significantly in the coming years, with a projected market size of USD 30,291.2 million by 2030. According to market analysis, the sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.55% during the period from 2023 to 2030. Several market dynamics are fueling this growth, including strong distribution channels, democratic factors, government programs, and a favorable regulatory environment. India’s…
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Exclusion of migrant farm workers from public health insurance puts Nova Scotia agriculture at risk, advocates say

Isabel InclanSpecial to Saltwire Network Amidst the worsening labor crunch in Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector, the government’s exclusion of many migrant workers from public health insurance potentially puts more than 1,600 farm workers and the agri-food supply at risk, advocates warn. Migrant advocates say that the provincial government’s “deliberate policy” excludes migrant workers from public health insurance, leaving them vulnerable. Unlike provinces such as Ontario or Quebec, where migrants in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program are covered by public health upon arrival, farm workers in Nova Scotia must wait 12 months to be covered by the province’s Medical Services Insurance…
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How will AI affect the international private medical insurance market?

How will AI affect the international private medical insurance market? | Insurance Business America Life & Health How will AI affect the international private medical insurance market? AXA head speaks on bias and freeing workers from the ’80/20 rule’ Life & Health By Gia Snape Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly transforming the global insurance landscape. But AI biases and data privacy risks pose a significant concern in the international private medical insurance (IPMI) industry. “AI can decide whether some claims are valid within seconds. This gives businesses within our industry the opportunity to both save costs…
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Judge temporarily blocks Major Adams from switching NYC retires to Medicare Advantage

A trial court judge has temporarily blocked Major Adams from switching retired city workers to a cost-cutting Medicare Advantage Plan. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank granted a temporary restraining order Thursday that, until he issues a final ruling, prevents roughly 250,000 city retirees and their dependents from losing their current health insurance. The retirees who brought the lawsuit “have shown that numerous promises were made by the City to then New York City employees and future retirees” about their coverage, according to court documents. The court found a likelihood of it ultimately ruling in their favour, and that any…
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Which Could Save Me More Cash?

SmartAsset: Dental savings plan vs. insurance: Pros and Cons Health insurance doesn’t cover your teeth. Your teeth can cause pain, get infected and need treatment, just like any other part of the body. But when it comes to actually getting treatment the standard health insurance doesn’t cover it. Instead, you need specialized coverage to pay for a trip to the dentist’s office. The specialized coverage comes in two main forms. The first is dental insurance. This is standard insurance that covers most of the cost of treatment in exchange for a monthly premium and co-payments. The second is a dental…
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Things HNWIs Should Check Before a Health Insurance Purchase

The High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are known for keeping a portfolio of diverse insurance purchases. While many of us take for granted the utility of insurance, these individuals, in particular, will continue to explore better opportunities where they can get the most out of these policies. why? Because they understand the risks and want to avoid experiencing the aftershocks of the same. One such insurance policy they would run to purchase at first instance is health insurance. Now, what policy you purchase depends on what antecedents you have and what your requirements are. In case you are an HNWI…