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Allina Health acquisition by California's Sutter raises union concerns over contracts, pensions
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (436+ words) Updated on: March 19, 2026 / 8:03 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota Healthcare unions representing thousands of Allina Health workers say they have concerns about contracts and pension plans after California-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire the Minnesota health system. Sutter'announced plans this week…...
Mount Sinai, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield contract dispute could force thousands to find new doctors
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (739+ words) February 6, 2026 / 6:19 PM EST / CBS New York If Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield don't reach an agreement this month, thousands of patients will be forced to either pay a hefty price for care or find new doctors elsewhere....
UnitedHealthcare poised to drop NewYork-Presbyterian from Medicare Advantage network
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (267+ words) December 12, 2025 / 7:51 PM EST / CBS New York UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere. The insurance company said in October they notified members that…...
More than 10,000 in Massachusetts drop health insurance plans for 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (50+ words) Health care premiums are set to skyrocket, and thousands of Massachusetts residents are dropping plans they obtained through a state exchange. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports. More than 10,000 in Massachusetts drop health insurance plans for 2026 More than 10,000 in Massachusetts drop health…...
What are the biggest mistakes people make with Medicare?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (454+ words) December 4, 2025 / 2:16 PM EST / CBS News So, whether you're approaching your initial enrollment period or considering changes during open enrollment, understanding where others have gone wrong can help you make smarter choices. The good news? Once you know what pitfalls to…...
Seniors express frustration Blue Cross Blue Shield decision to cut health program
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (525+ words) December 3, 2025 / 10:22 PM CST / CBS Minnesota Braving temperatures that hovered around 14 degrees, dozens of seniors gathered on Wednesday to make it clear they are not happy with their insurance provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)." "We are, I think, a sleeping…...
Seniors express frustration over insurance companies cutting health programs
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (25+ words) Dozens of seniors expressed frustration over Blue Cross Blue Shield's decision to cut a health program. Seniors express frustration over insurance companies cutting health programs...
Medicare premiums are set to rise in 2026. Here are 3 ways a Medicare supplemental insurance plan can help.
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) December 2, 2025 / 1:43 PM EST / CBS News These escalating costs have prompted more Medicare beneficiaries to take a closer look at their Medicare supplemental insurance options, which are optional paid policies designed to help fill in gaps left behind by Original Medicare…...
With Medicare premiums set to rise in 2026, is Medicare supplemental insurance worth it?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (206+ words) November 24, 2025 / 3:54 PM EST / CBS News Choosing Medigap comes with benefits and trade-offs. Here's a breakdown of the key pros and cons to help clarify whether it aligns with your coverage needs. Unlike private insurance, Original Medicare doesn't limit your annual…...
How rising Medicare premiums could impact what your 2026 Social Security check
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (442+ words) November 24, 2025 / 1:08 PM EST / CBS News A higher Medicare premium set to go into effect in 2026 will push the monthly charge above $200 for the first time, with the increase likely to erode next year's cost-of-living increase for millions of Social Security…...