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A Way to Help Workers, Now and in the Future

During the pandemic, worker health and bargaining power are the top economic priorities. Boosting unemployment serves both goals. read more

China to Offer Buy-Outs to Farmers Raising Exotic Animals for Human Consumption: Report

The farmers will be offered the equivalent of $88 per porcupine, $84 per civet cat; $11 per kilogram of bamboo rat, and $17 per kilogram of cobra, king rattle or rat snakes ... read more

Coronavirus reset: How to get health insurance now

At least 27 million Americans who lost their jobs in recent weeks also lost their health insurance, a new report finds. Others lacked a health plan even before COVID-19 hit. Here's how to find help. read more

Coronavirus Conundrum: How To Cover Millions Who Lost Their Jobs And Health Insurance

Mayra Jimenez had just lost the job she loved — and the health insurance that went along ... in Washington are kicking around alternatives to COBRA. Among their ideas is a plan to have the ... read more

Hospital, business groups push for COBRA subsidies for furloughed workers

If employees don't choose COBRA coverage, they could buy insurance on the Affordable Care Act exchanges. But there's also a chance they end up with a less comprehensive plan, in Medicaid or uninsured. read more

Did You Lose Your Health Insurance Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic? You May Have Other Options

Otherwise, you generally have three other options: Medicaid, COBRA or buying insurance through the ACA marketplace or via an insurance company. If you lose your health insurance, Blumberg says the ... read more

How to Get Health Insurance When You're Unemployed

Many people are losing their coverage when they lose their jobs, but they may have several health insurance options. read more

The unlikely alliance trying to rescue workplace health insurance

Sanders, who's advocating for an emergency version of his health plan during the pandemic, ripped the idea of propping up an expensive employer system in a POLITICO op-ed Tuesday. "Not only would ... read more

Alternatives to Cutting HSA Contributions

Employers contemplating whether to cut health savings account (HSA) contributions to help with their financial constraints should understand the implications of doing so, experts warn. Now more than ... read more

What Catastrophe? It’s Time to Buy Insurance Stocks

Shares of property and casualty insurers such as Hartford and Chubb typically rally after catastrophic events as the industry raises its rates. read more

Now Democrats want taxpayers to subsidize insurance companies

Ted Cruz has provided a more sensible, alternative ... provides COBRA or ObamaCare subsidies, it’s clear that this aid is not about helping people, but about benefitting insurance companies. read more

How to Get Health Insurance When You’re Unemployed

Here are six health insurance options, which depend on your income, your state and whether you had coverage recently. — Continue your employer’s coverage through COBRA. — Sign up for ... read more