health insurance

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the university stopped covering GLP-1 medications prescribed for conditions other than Type 2 diabetes, including weight loss.

The Columbia School Board approved an increase of 20% to employee medical insurance premiums Thursday.

The Columbia School Board’s Finance Committee voted 3-2 Monday to recommend that the full board approve a 29.9% increase in employee health care rates.

Open enrollment began on Nov. 1st, but enhanced health insurance subsidies are a key battleground in the fight to reopen the federal government.

While the average premium for one carrier will decline, most consumers in the health care marketplace will pay more due to the loss of tax credits passed during the pandemic.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins tomorrow, which means that eligible senior and disabled Missourians will be able to compare new health care options and find the plan that works best for them.

Insurance companies have proposed the highest rate increases since 2018. Health care analysts blame Trump administration policies, which will raise prices and drive healthy people out of the marketplace.

The alternative health plans will be available to bureau members next year.

The Farm Bureau aims to reach an underinsured population, but without government oversight.

The council will tackle a few key issues at its meeting 6 p.m. Monday night.