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Pension, retirement policy committees send letter to Congress: Pass SECURE 2.0 already!

By Alan Goforth

The actuarial group relayed its support of automatic enrollment in new 401(k)s, benefit portability and other key provisions of the landmark legislation, expected to become law by the end of 2022.

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December 14, 2022

The hospital bill was $674,856: Why did the state pay Blue Cross over $2 million?

New Jersey, which has one of the country's largest state employee health plans, has an ongoing conflict with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, alleging the insurer failed to deliver on a program designed to reduce health care costs.

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December 14, 2022

Calling on Congress: Lawmakers urged to pass employee emergency savings plans

An emergency savings policy – which would automatically enroll employees into savings programs – would align with the goals of the U.S. retirement system, wrote employers in a letter sent to House and Senate leaders.

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December 13, 2022

Supreme Court will hear 2nd challenge to Biden student debt relief plan in February

The new challenge was filed by two student loan borrowers and will be considered by the high court, which has already agreed to hear arguments on another lawsuit, with decisions expected by June.

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December 13, 2022

CVS, Walgreens agree to pay $10.7 billion to 17 states to settle opioid prescription lawsuits

Though the drug chains have not admitted to wrongdoing, CVS would pay $5 billion while Walgreens would pay $5.7 billion to states and local governments for opioid crisis abatement and remediation programs.

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December 12, 2022

New bipartisan retirement savings bill introduced (while awaiting SECURE 2.0)

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act would establish a new program that gives workers access to portable, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts with federal matching contributions for low- and middle-income workers.

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December 12, 2022

States are considering extending postpartum Medicaid coverage

The 15 states that limit postpartum Medicaid eligibility to 60 days are predominantly a swath of Republican-led states that stretch from the Mountain West to the South.

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December 12, 2022

Operating margins for three largest health systems exceed pre-pandemic levels, study finds

"Industry reports have suggested that hospitals had high margins in 2020 and 2021 but have faced significant financial challenges in 2022," the report concludes.

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Pension, retirement policy committees send letter to Congress: Pass SECURE 2.0 already!

Health care systems navigate rising expenses & declining revenues

ESG investments lower than expected, totaling $8.4 trillion: Here's why

Recommended Just For You

News Stories

The hospital bill was $674,856: Why did the state pay Blue Cross over $2 million?

Calling on Congress: Lawmakers urged to pass employee emergency savings plans

Supreme Court will hear 2nd challenge to Biden student debt relief plan in February

CVS, Walgreens agree to pay $10.7 billion to 17 states to settle opioid prescription lawsuits

New bipartisan retirement savings bill introduced (while awaiting SECURE 2.0)

States are considering extending postpartum Medicaid coverage

Operating margins for three largest health systems exceed pre-pandemic levels, study finds