Colorado Reverses Course on Weight Loss Drug Coverage Amid Growing Costs Colorado has had a change of heart. After announcing plans to halt coverage of weight-loss medications like Wegovy for state employees, the state has decided to backtrack. Why the reversal? Pressure from lawmakers and the state employees’ union made it clear that cutting access wasn’t going to fly. Starting July 1, though, employees will still feel the pinch. The copay for these medications is set to jump from $30 to $120. And new prescriptions for weight loss? Nope, they…
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Covered California Under Fire for Alleged Data-Tracking Practices with LinkedIn
Your Personal Data Allegedly Tracked by Covered California and LinkedIn What’s the latest buzz about Covered California? Turns out, the state’s health insurance exchange is in hot water after allegations surfaced that it shared people’s sensitive data with LinkedIn. Yep, you read that right. Between February 2024 and May 2025, it’s alleged that website trackers quietly collected info about users’ health, ethnicity, marital status… even how many kids they have. And no, users didn’t knowingly sign up for their private info to be passed along. How’d This Happen? It allegedly…
Read MoreBrace for Another Blow: State Farm Pushes Beyond 17% Premium Increase
State Farm’s Rate Hike Sparks Anger Among California Homeowners It’s a double whammy for California homeowners. State Farm, the state’s largest home insurer, just secured a 17% rate hike on homeowners policies, set to kick in this June. And now? They’re back, asking for more. A Bigger Leap in Premiums Many feel the recent 17% increase is hefty enough. It’s expected to bump the average homeowner’s insurance premium to around $300 to $600+ annually. But State Farm is pushing to raise rates even further, aiming for an additional 11% on…
Read MoreDangerous Dogs, Pricey Claims, and Accountability in Florida’s New Legislation
Florida’s “Pam Rock Act” Could Change the Game for Dangerous Dog Owners and Victims Ever thought about how much damage a single dog bite could cause? Financially, emotionally, and physically? Turns out, the average dog bite claim isn’t cheap. It can cost around $60,000, and in 2023, the average claim landed at $58,545. Some cases even hit six figures, especially when serious injuries are involved. That’s where Florida’s new “Pam Rock Act” comes in, aiming to tackle the chaos that can unfold when dog attacks happen. The Pam Rock Act,…
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