By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, Jan. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You have probably seen the social media posts: Your good friend’s co-worker is raising money online to help pay for cancer treatments or another friend needs funds to pay medical bills after a car crash. Crowdsourced fundraising […]
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Money Monday: How to search for a job with millions unemployed | News
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Millions of people are out of work right now. The coronavirus pandemic is creating a unique challenge for people who are now navigating the job market. Officials say more than 3.5 million people have been jobless for more than six months. As COVID cases continue to […]
News briefs: Traveling glass recycling event, charity blood drive, road paving bids and more in Hampton
TribLIVE’s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 13 minutes ago Hampton sets weeklong event to collect glass for recycling Residents who no longer have glass picked up at the curb as part of their municipality’s recycling program can […]
Insure.com Survey Finds Most People Don’t Think High Deductible Health Plans Save Money | News
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — High deductible health plans (HDHPs), which have lower premiums but higher deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, aren’t saving members as much money as hoped. To gauge HDHPs’ effectiveness, Insure.com researchers surveyed 1,000 policyholders. In the study, High deductible health plan — What’s an HDHP, […]
Town receives ‘Giving’ honor | Local News
Fountain Hills is the recipient of a 2020 Insurify’s Season of Giving Award for Arizona. The Season of Giving Award is presented to the city in each state with the highest volume of residents who have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to their communities. “Given the level of volunteerism […]
Aging Matters: Online, telephone Medicare workshop | Local News
File photo Alex Raths///////////////// Online, telephoneMedicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have a free online workshop for individuals turning 65 and those who already have Medicare to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. […]
Mandatory COVID vaccine for teachers called possible | News
As teachers inch toward the head of the line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, it begs the question: can school districts mandate inoculations? According to the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, yes. “School districts may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of on-site work, subject to […]
Bad news: Not everyone will qualify for the second stimulus check, even if they got the first one
Will you get another stimulus check if one’s approved? Not everyone will. Sarah Tew/CNET Will you get a second stimulus check? The IRS and US Treasury are already calculating how much of the $600 stimulus money your family could get — that’s right, the raise to $2,000 isn’t going to […]
The Journey Toward Integrated Care: What to Expect & Why It’s Worth It — Free Executive Web Briefing, Sponsored By The OPEN MINDS Integrated Care Online Community | News
GETTYSBURG, Pa., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The OPEN MINDS Integrated Care Online community, powered by NextGen Healthcare, is offering a free webinar, “The Journey Toward Integrated Care: What to Expect & Why It’s Worth It,” on January 13th, 2021 at 1:00 pm EST. The transition to an integrated care delivery model doesn’t happen overnight. Merging […]
ACA enrollment uptick a ‘pleasant surprise’ after years of declines | Arizona and Regional News
“This could be a devastating, bankrupting experience when you need care, and you don’t have coverage,” Derksen said. Tucker agreed that this “unique year” has proven why health insurance coverage is so crucial. “I think it’s not a time to gamble with your health,” she said. “You might be young […]
Robotic pets, Washington Monument, senators vaccinated: News from around our 50 states
CLOSE Alabama Auburn: Auburn University’s nursing school is publishing a free book to tell the stories of some of its alumni and their work during the coronavirus pandemic. Titled “Auburn Nursing – Living the Creed During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” the book includes stories of Auburn-educated nurses who worked both in […]
After near-death COVID-19 battle, Billings Clinic nurse returns home | Local News
Billings Clinic nurse Ellen Edlund, left, and friend Kelly Duffy wave to neighbors on Edlund’s arrival home on Friday. Edlund survived a near-fatal case of COVID-19 that landed her in the ICU and on a ventilator. She said her goal was […]
Berkley Insurance must pay ex-Ascension leader Kenny Matassa’s legal bills for election bribery suit | News
Berkley Insurance Company must cover the legal bills of former Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa in his successful fight against a March 2017 election bribery charge, a state appeals court says. The appellate panel, which dispatched appeals from both sides in the dispute, also ruled that parish government can continue […]
Instant View: U.S. Tech Firms Face New EU Rules for Business Practices | Top News
BRUSSELS/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Big U.S. technology firms ranging from Apple to Facebook may have to change their business practices in Europe or face fines of as much as 10% of their annual turnover under new draft EU rules announced on Tuesday. The European Union is trying to rein in tech […]
OptiMed Automates Interactions with Brokers, Employers | News
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — OptiMed Health Plans has developed secure online website portals as part of its ongoing digital solutions strategy to make health coverage more user-friendly. These secure channels include one for employer group health insurance clients, and one for licensed health insurance brokers representing OptiMed’s suite of […]
New business helps patients and families navigate what to do when discharged from hospital | Arizona News
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A Valley registered nurse has started her own private business helping patients and families navigate the confusion that sometimes comes along with getting sent home from the hospital. AZFamily has reported a lot of medical facilities are not allowing visitors into hospitals due to COVID-19 precautions […]
Business alliance launches website to help Louisville residents shop local online | News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Louisville Independent Business Alliance has launched a new website to make it easier for area residents to shop local online. The site, ShopLocalLou.com, is sponsored by the Louisville Water Company, according to a news release. The site, “will feature dozens of local vendors selling on […]
One of My Stocks Just Sold Off Big on No News. Now What?
Over two market days last month, online marketplace operator Fiverr (NYSE:FVRR) lost more than 27% of its value. There was no company-specific news to explain the decline. This left some investors wondering what to make of it all. On this episode of Fool Live that aired on Nov. 10, “The […]
Downtown merchants extending their hours for holiday shopping | News, Sports, Jobs
MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette A few stores make sure customers know that they are open for business during the holiday season. The spirit of holiday shopping in downtown Williamsport is alive and well. Through Christmas, the Williamsport Parking Authority will allow free parking from 3 p.m. through the evening […]
Finance committee discusses $1,000 checks for all county employees | Local News
The Glynn County Finance Committee punted to the full Glynn County Commission a proposal to effectively cut all county employees a $1,000 check. County employees received a 2.5 to 3 percent annual raise over the past several years as a cost-of-living adjustment, said County Manager Alan Ours. Because of the […]