ROCHESTER Mayo Clinic employees insured by the Mayo Medical Plan will see a new lifetime limit on weight-loss drug coverage starting in 2024. In a letter provided to the Post Bulletin, those prescribed FDA-approved weight loss medications, including Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave and others, will have the cost of those drugs covered up to $20,000 effective …
The FDA has approved a new weight-loss drug, Eli Lillys Zepbound, sold under the name Mounjaro when it was only a diabetes drug. This is a new competitor to competitor Novo Nordisk’s very popular Wegovy injectable. Although these drugs can quickly help people lose weight, it is not yet clear how much they will increase …
Undocumented people and migrants who arrive in Colorado often arrive with little or nothing. A health care program for undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients seeks to provide affordable health insurance. The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative and the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition are pleased to learn that the OmniSalud program, which allows low-income undocumented Coloradans and …
November 8, 2023 OLYMPIA, Washington. Thirteen health insurers were approved to sell group health plans to small employers in 2024. Insurers requested an average premium increase of 8.30%, but only 8.02% were approved. The new rates will come into effect after January 1, 2024, upon renewal of the employer plan. Nationally, 50% of small employers …
Here are three of the top financial news stories of the week, gathered from around the web: It’s too easy to lose your health insurance I jeopardized my family’s health insurance because of a missed email, Dr. Danielle Ofri said in the New York Times. I got stuck on an unwanted plan last year because …
Key points Giving birth in Australia without Medicare can cost between $10,000 and $18,000. The cooling off period for private health insurance to cover pregnancy is generally around 12 months. The pregnancy management process is different for international students or temporary visa holders. Sadia Khan was pregnant when she arrived in Australia in 2012 on …
Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but may have limits. Health insurance …
Choosing a health insurance policy can often seem intimidating and overwhelming, but with the help of the dedicated experts at Slater Agency / Statewide Health Insurance, it doesn’t have to be. Located at 6606 Broadway St., Ste. 102 in Pearland, Craig Slater started the business under Farmers Insurance Agency in 2003 after a 20-year career …
Adopting a rescue or shelter dog not only gives a home to an animal in need. It can be a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you, and a loyal companion for everyone to snuggle up with on the couch. But a new pet can also come with unexpected vet bills, which is …
Health insurance is one of those things you really should never be without. It only takes one trip to the emergency room and a battery of tests to potentially leave you owing thousands of dollars in medical bills – bills that could quickly become medical debt if you don’t have a pile of cash liquid …