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IRDAI’s New Rule Boosts Health Insurance for Seniors: Republic World

TL/DR - According to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), there is no longer an age limit for purchasing health insurance, enabling individuals above 65 to buy policies without restrictions. Waiting periods for pre-existing conditions have been shortened to five years, and after 60 months of continuous coverage,…

Insurance Firms’ Role in Mitigating Rising Hospital Costs

TL/DR - Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is struggling to maintain financial stability due to increasing labor, drug and supply costs. It is seeking to rectify this situation by negotiating with for-profit insurance companies, particularly Anthem, to pay more for the services the hospital provides. Chesapeake Regional points out that it is being…

Alabama ensures abortion rights in pregnancy worker protection law

TL/DR - The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) rules defining how employers can comply with federal laws protecting pregnant workers will come into effect in about two months. The Act mandates employers with 15 or more workers to meet pregnant workers' accommodation requests provided they do not pose an "undue hardship", and includes abortion…

Kemp Advances Georgia Health Care, Rejects Medicaid Expansion

TL/DR - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a healthcare measure, Pathways to Coverage, that partially expands coverage for some low-income residents who complete 80 hours of work or other qualifying activities each month. Despite the program only covering 4,000 people out of 350,000 potential recipients, Kemp stated he does not intend to fully…