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US health insurers rise after government lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (469+ words) US health insurers rise after government lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates Shares of U.S. health insurers gained in premarket trading on Tuesday after the government finalized Medicare Advantage payment rates above estimates, which are expected to add more than $13 billion in…...
Health insurance company eyes possible move after decades in Meridian
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (700+ words) Steve Lombard//January 2, 2026// The state's oldest and largest health insurer, Blue Cross of Idaho, is now actively looking for a new home. But any future move to a new location will still be in the Treasure Valley. For nearly three…...
Four costly Medicare misconceptions that can derail your retirement plan
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (821+ words) By Bill Broich//December 15, 2025// Medicare is an absolutely essential element of any successful retirement financial plan. Yet, it is often poorly understood. As a financial planner specializing in Medicare, I am continually astounded by how many false beliefs people hold…...