Psychedelics, Kratom, and Delta-8: Insurance market confronts cannabis’s boom

As the largest health insurer in the United States, UnitedHealth Group is under increasing pressure to address criticism about care denials, rising costs, and a complex system that many patients say is difficult to navigate. Its new CEO is now responding publicly, pledging improvements in how it communicates with patients and streamlines access to care. …

“Talicia is an executive who leads with both focus and empathy – for clients and colleagues,” said Gary Piantedosi, president of Alera Group. “Those characteristics, combined with her strategic insights and collaborative leadership style, will benefit both clients and colleagues, and we’re excited about the future.” Source link

Benefits wrongly cut off – now the state’s highest court has reversed the decision Source link

Under the revised structure, policyholders will receive a 5% credit for fewer than five consecutive years of membership, 10% for at least five but fewer than 10 years, 12.5% for at least 10 but fewer than 15 years, and 15% for at least 15 consecutive years. Source link

States such as Hawaii, Iowa, and Minnesota will see a 15% rise in premiums, while Florida, which already holds the title of the most expensive state for home insurance, will see an additional 9% increase, pushing the average premium to $15,460 by the end of 2025, according to the report. Source link

Moves include a new global leader and a new COO Source link