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29+ min ago (426+ words) WEIRTON " It's insurance season for many businesses and organizations, and the same is true for the City of Weirton. During Friday's meeting of the city's Finance Committee, members recommended plans for health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage for the city's eligible employees. Weirton Council, during its meeting Monday, will be asked to consider a proposal for employee health coverage through Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Pan American Accident and Health. City Manager Mike Adams, speaking during Friday's committee meeting, noted plans would include a 17.8 percent increase over the costs of health coverage from the current year. Adams explained the city worked with Nathan Mazur of USI Insurance Services as part of the effort to narrow down its insurance coverage. "He shopped these out," Adams said. "He sought bids from numerous providers." Ultimately, he said, the city was left…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (441+ words) Nursing homes face a higher risk of lawsuits than most other service industries. Slip-and-fall injuries, medication errors, and allegations of neglect can quickly lead to expensive legal disputes. Without proper insurance, one major claim could jeopardize a facility's ability to operate. Comprehensive liability coverage helps protect both finances and reputation. It can cover legal defense, settlements, and related medical expenses, ensuring the facility can recover from an incident without derailing operations. Strong coverage also shows families and staff that the organization takes accountability seriously. Different policies address different risks, and most nursing homes need a combination to stay fully protected. Each policy addresses specific risks, and together they form a complete safety net. Working with a knowledgeable insurance agent helps facilities identify gaps and tailor coverage to match their services, size, and resident needs. Everyday operations in a nursing home…...

5+ hour, 33+ min ago (493+ words) More than half of the companies given taxpayer incentives to expand or open new locations in Ohio during the last four years failed to meet job or payroll goals associated with the tax breaks. A new report from State Auditor Keith Faber listed 39 of the 60 companies that committed to creating jobs as noncompliant, and no action was taken against many of those companies. "These agreements are meant to encourage job growth and community prosperity," Faber said. "If we're not going to hold companies accountable for their job and payroll commitments, then these agreements are only depriving Ohioans of financial resources that could be used elsewhere." Faber said the findings in the report were forwarded to Attorney General Dave Yost, who decides if recoveries or other remedies are needed. The report showed for the closeout year 2021, no action was taken against…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago (895+ words) Affinity Asset Advisors LLC decreased its position in Arcellx, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLX " Free Report) by 6.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 495,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 35,000 shares during the quarter. Arcellx accounts for about [] [Arcellx logo]Affinity Asset Advisors LLC decreased its position in Arcellx, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLX " Free Report) by 6.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 495,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 35,000 shares during the quarter. Arcellx accounts for about 4.5% of Affinity Asset Advisors LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest holding. Affinity Asset Advisors LLC owned approximately 0.89% of Arcellx worth $32,596,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds also recently made…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago (184+ words) Hyderabad: Policybazaar reaffirmed its commitment to fair, transparent, and timely claim settlements by hosting the fourth edition of its flagship initiative, Insurance Ka Superhero, in Hyderabad on... Hyderabad: Policybazaar reaffirmed its commitment to fair, transparent, and timely claim settlements by hosting the fourth edition of its flagship initiative, Insurance Ka Superhero, in Hyderabad on Friday. The event brought together customers and non-customers who shared personal stories of resilience and relief, recounting how Policybazaar helped resolve their rejected or delayed claims during moments of crisis. The session was chaired by Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO, PB Fintech, along with senior leaders of the company. Together, they highlighted the crucial role health insurance plays in safeguarding families from financial distress and emphasized how timely claim support can significantly ease the burden during medical emergencies. "When customers part with their hard-earned income to…...

7+ hour, 52+ min ago (437+ words) COBB COUNTY, Ga. " From doctors" offices to med spas and dentists, many medical providers offer medical credit cards to stretch expensive bills out over time. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray was live in Cobb County for Channel 2 Action News at 6:00 p.m., where a senior citizen took out a second loan just try to get out of debt to one of those medical credit cards. Ann Cox, 77, bought dentures at Aspen Dental two years ago. They offered her a finance plan through something called Care Credit. She reached out to Channel 2 Investigates because of all the extra fees and billing confusion that"s happened since. Cox says there were so many late payment charges, so many times that Care Credit and Synchrony said her payment didn"t go through, she started faxing proof after every payment. "I worked for years to pay…...

8+ hour, 31+ min ago (349+ words) Pension payments will be stopped from December 1 for certain individuals " find out who is affected and why. The annual life certificate " the simple but vital document that confirms a pensioner is alive " is the government's primary safeguard against fraud and wrongful pension disbursal. Banks and government departments rely entirely on this certificate to continue releasing monthly pension payments. However, the deadline for submitting this year's certificate ended on November 30, and those who failed to complete the verification will not receive their December pension, nor any future payments until the certificate is submitted and approved. Restoring payments may also take several days, making timely submission crucial. How to submit the life certificate Pensioners can complete the process through multiple methods: The traditional and still widely used method is to visit the bank where the pension is credited. Pensioners fill in the…...

8+ hour, 42+ min ago (146+ words) From WONG TECK JIN Petaling Jaya Read full story Welcome reset in health and medical insurance Saturday, 06 Dec 2025 FOR more than two decades, Malaysians have been sold medical protection that behaves like a financial product first and a health product second. Investment-linked policies (ILPs) were marketed as modern and flexible solutions or "one plan for everything. In truth, ILPs created a hidden structural problem: the sustainability of your medical coverage depended on whether the market performed, whether your fund value held, and whether you agree to pay more when projections fall apart. Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks. Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Thank you for your report! ' + '' + jobj.items[x].headline + '...

10+ hour, 47+ min ago (657+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. BCBS, Aspirus St. Luke's reach multiyear agreement The existing contract between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Aspirus St. Luke's was set to expire Dec. 31, 2025. The new agreement will be in effect through 2027. DULUTH " Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota patients will continue to receive covered care at Aspirus St. Luke's through 2027. BCBSMN and Aspirus St....

12+ hour, 27+ min ago (750+ words) Sponsored by Physicians Mutual Stop paying for insurance you don't need and close coverage gaps you didn't know about with this year-end insurance review. Kiplinger created this content as part of a paid partnership with Physicians Mutual. The contents of this article are entirely independent and solely reflect the editorial opinion of Kiplinger. With just a few weeks left in the year, December is the time to tie up any loose ends in your finances. Along with the standard money moves smart people are making before January, you should take a moment to pull out all of your insurance policies and make sure everything is up to date. This can not only close any coverage gaps you might not know about, but also help you save by trimming away coverage you no longer need. After you've finalized your year-end tax…...