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21+ min ago (586+ words) As we look toward 2026, securing your financial future and that of your loved ones remains a top priority. Financial planning involves managing savings, assets, and, most importantly, protecting your family against life's uncertainties. This is where term insurance becomes a fundamental part of your financial strategy. Key Benefits of Bajaj Life Term Insurance Plans Choosing the right term insurance plan is about finding one that meets your specific needs. Here are some of the main benefits of term insurance plans from Bajaj Life Insurance. Financial Security for Your Loved Ones The primary purpose of a term insurance plan is to create a financial safety net for your family. The death benefit received by your (if you are the life assured) nominee can be used to cover various expenses, ensuring that your family's financial stability is maintained. Daily Living Costs: The…...

47+ min ago (468+ words) Dec 4 (Reuters) - Billionaire Mark Cuban has urged the Trump administration to waive the hundreds of thousands of dollars in regulatory fees required for generic drug approvals, he told Reuters "on Wednesday. Cost Plus Drugs, an online pharmacy Cuban launched to sell drugs directly to customers at "low prices, would start U.S. manufacturing of certain generic medicines if the fees were scrapped, he said. U.S. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a "promise to boost domestic manufacturing, has vowed this year to bring the production of pharmaceuticals and their key ingredients back to American soil. Drugmakers have in response pledged to invest hundreds of billions of dollars collectively to expand their U.S. manufacturing and have committed to lowering prices for several of their branded drugs to avoid potential tariffs. Cuban said one of "the biggest barriers to U.S. manufacturing of "generic drugs - medicines that have…...

49+ min ago (421+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " A Toledo-based behavioral health agency must repay nearly $1.87 million to the state after a Medicaid audit found widespread billing and documentation violations - findings the agency's CEO disputed, calling them clerical errors rather than evidence of overbilling. The audit of Empowered for Excellence Behavioral Health of Ohio reviewed payments made between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2023, and identified $1.75 million in improper claims, plus $115,000 in interest. The Ohio Auditor of State issued an adverse opinion, citing repeated noncompliance with Medicaid rules. Among the issues cited: One of the largest overpayment categories involved Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) per diem claims. The state sampled 60 services and found issues in 42 of them. That sample was used to project a broader overpayment estimate of $1.73 million in this category alone. Auditors also identified a practitioner who billed for services before being certified and noted that staff sometimes…...

51+ min ago (512+ words) (The Center Square) - A Latino political action group helped with the purchase of $133 million in medical debt among Nevada residents in Clark and Washoe counties." The joint debt relief effort by Latino group Somos Votantes and the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt drew attention to a national trend of mounting health care costs. There are an estimated 170,000 Nevadans with medical debts, according to Kaiser Family Foundation data from 2019-2021. That comes out to about 7.2% of the state, slightly below the national average. The KFF conservatively estimated Americans owed a collective $220 billion in medical debts. Recipients received letters on Nov. 24 informing them of their debt relief. "We certainly do hope that this program brings more attention to the epidemic of medical debt that exists with working people," said Santillan. "Working people are drowning in medical debt, and we know that medical debt traps…...

57+ min ago (215+ words) Seyfarth Synopsis:Recently the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and 2025-61, announcing the cost-of-living adjustments to certain welfare and fringe benefit plan limits for 2026 and applicable dollar amounts for the remainder of 2025. The IRS has issued Notice 2025-61 announcing the applicable dollar amount that must be used to calculate the fee for plan years that end on or after October 1, 2025, and before October 1, 2026. This 2025-61 PCORI fee is $3.84 per covered life, an increase of $0.37 per covered life from 2025. The PCORI fee for a 2025 calendar plan year, calculated as $3.84 per covered life, is due by July 31, 2026. For more information on paying the PCORI fee, see our prior posts here and the IRS website here. Also refer to this IRS page for a helpful chart describing the applicability of the PCORI fee to various health arrangements. On October 9, 2025, the IRS announced 2026 cost-of-living adjustments to various tax…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (579+ words) Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is making a direct appeal to the Trump administration to eliminate the substantial regulatory fees that pharmaceutical companies must pay to bring generic drugs to market, arguing the change would unlock domestic manufacturing of affordable medications. The billionaire's pitch arrives as drugmakers have collectively committed hundreds of billions of dollars toward expanding their domestic manufacturing footprint in response to administration pressure. Several companies have additionally agreed to reduce prices on branded medications to avoid potential tariffs that Trump has threatened to impose on pharmaceutical imports. Cuban identified the Food and Drug Administration's approval fees as one of the most significant barriers preventing companies from manufacturing generic drugs on American soil. The agency currently charges nearly $360,000 per application to approve a generic medication, according to information published on its official website. These costs compound rapidly when companies…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (831+ words) A proposal from GOP Sen. Josh Hawley is adding to the chatter about health care affordability. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is pushing a new "No Taxes on Healthcare Act" that would let households deduct up to $25,000 in out'of'pocket medical costs, including health insurance premiums they pay themselves. This proposed deduction would be in addition to the standard deduction, which most taxpayers currently claim. The proposal comes on the heels of a massive 2025 Trump/GOP tax and spending bill that offers taxpayers several new deductions for car loan interest, overtime pay, and tip income. Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues However, Hawley's proposal, which would have to clear significant political hurdles to advance in Congress, wouldn't replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. Those credits, which help millions of Americans…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (162+ words) Watch or listen here to stay compliant this holiday See'more'+ What's in Your Operating Agreement? Legal Tips for Healthcare Providers The Trend of Threatening Physicians for Personal Gain ADA Compliance for Medical and Dental Practices: Responding to Inquiries and Investigations Navigating Disputes Within Your Health Care Practice Prescribing GLP-1 Medications: Be Aware of Legal Limitations Building a Solid HR Foundation in Healthcare Practices Year-End and Trending Tax Considerations for Health Care Practices Setting Up Your MSO/DSO Properly: Financial and Legal Guidance Is Essential Cost Reduction Strategies for Health Care Practices Urgent Action on Restrictive Covenants: Employers Must Prepare for FTC Rules The New FTC Rule Explained: Will Your Non-Compete Be Enforceable? Understanding Scope of Practice Updates to Statute 1557 that Healthcare Providers Need to Know Middle East Conflict Impact on the Healthcare Workplace: An HR Perspective Web-based Tracking Technology and…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (987+ words) Next year, those monthly fees will rise by $200 " a significant enough increase that the program manager in Aldie, Virginia, has resigned himself to finding cheaper coverage. "I won't be able to pay it, because I really drained out any savings that I have right now," he said. "Emergency fund is still draining out " that's the scary part." Bigny is among the many Americans dependent on Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance plans who are already struggling with the high cost of health care, according to a new survey from the health care research nonprofit KFF. Most of the more than 1,300 enrollees surveyed in early November say they anticipate that their health costs will be impacted next year if Congress doesn't extend expiring COVID-era tax credits that help more than 90% of enrollees pay for health insurance premiums, per KFF. The possibility…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (541+ words) While Shift4 Payments Inc has underperformed by -0.99%, investors are advised to look at stock chart patterns for technical insight. Within its last year performance, FOUR fell by -32.46%, with highs and lows ranging from $127.50 to $61.23, whereas the simple moving average fell by -18.76% in the last 200 days. On July 17, 2025, ... [Did Shift4 Payments Inc (FOUR) perform well in the last session?]Read more Did Shift4 Payments Inc (FOUR) perform well in the last session? While Shift4 Payments Inc has underperformed by -0.99%, investors are advised to look at stock chart patterns for technical insight. Within its last year performance, FOUR fell by -32.46%, with highs and lows ranging from $127.50 to $61.23, whereas the simple moving average fell by -18.76% in the last 200 days. On July 17, 2025, Deutsche Bank started tracking Shift4 Payments Inc (NYSE: FOUR) recommending Buy. A report published by Truist on June 02, 2025, Initiated its previous "Hold" rating for FOUR. Raymond James…...