Pandemic budget crunches sink Democrats’ hopes for expanding health insurance

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Pandemic budget crunches sink Democrats’ hopes for expanding health insurance

“The collision of budgets and Covid will make it hard to think creatively, but budget crises create opportunities,” said Trish Riley, executive director of the National Academy for State Health…

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Coronavirus Maine

Report: Maine families with kids struggling with housing, health insurance

Many Maine kids are struggling during the pandemic with health care, mental health, housing and hunger. Seven percent of Maine families with children reported not having enough to eat, according…

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Coronavirus Maryland

Delay in unemployment insurance benefits affecting claimant’s mental health

BALTIMORE — The financial strain caused by the pandemic is taking an emotional toll. For months, thousands of claimants have been waiting for their unemployment insurance benefits. Local legislators have…

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Coronavirus Hawaii

Insurance Shake-Up in Hawai‘i – Hawaii Business Magazine

Local expert foresees big changes in some premiums – up or down depending on companies’ situations – plus interest by businesses in newer forms of insurance COVID-19’s transformation of the economy has…

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Pandemic upends state plans to expand health insurance

“When your house is on fire, you’re not focused on building another wing,” said Democratic health strategist Chris Jennings, who’s advising Biden’s campaign. The stalled progress on coverage expansion proposals…

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Coronavirus Massachusetts

For many Americans, losing a job means scrambling for health insurance

When Tim Seib, a theater director who lives in Manhattan, lost not one but two jobs in March due to the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus, he found himself embarking…

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Coronavirus Minnesota

Pandemic pushes more people into insurance market

In March, David Doherty lost his job — and employer-paid health insurance — with Caliber Collision, an auto body repair shop. Claims for the replacement of auto glass were down…

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Coronavirus Illinois

Allstate extends refunds on car insurance due to coronavirus slowdown

Since drivers are staying off roads due to continued stay-at-home orders, Allstate is extending its Shelter-in-Place Payback through June 30. Allstate (NYSE: ALL) is also extending its sign-up period for…

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Coronavirus Wisconsin

Unemployment insurance is the latest political flashpoint in Wisconsin

Patrick Marley Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 1:06 PM EDT May 26, 2020 MADISON – Unemployment insurance is the latest political flashpoint in divided Wisconsin. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is struggling…

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Coronavirus Nevada

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

Susan Walsh / AP The federal website where consumers can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is shown on a computer screen in Washington, Thursday, Nov.…

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