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Looking for ACA health insurance for 2019? Here's what to expect

Looking for ACA health insurance for 2019? Here's what to expect

Throughout the U.S., subsidies are available to reduce the price of 2019 policies sold on state and federal insurance exchanges. But promotion of the insurance is varying widely from state to state.
by Alison Kodjak

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'A lot of money to be made': Officials say Medicare scammers are on the prowl

Minnesota insurance regulators are investigating deceptive advertising or solicitations for Medicare coverage after reports of high-pressure sales tactics targeting vulnerable seniors at a time when hundreds of thousands need to find new coverage.
by Bill Catlin

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Clara's legacy: Giving the gift of time after infant loss

Clara's legacy: Giving the gift of time after infant loss

Stephanie Cone lost her daughter Clara after only 64 minutes to a congenital heart defect. This year, she lent her family's story to support a grant application to purchase "CuddleCots."

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The ins and outs of high-deductible health care plans

Many people opt for a high deductible plan when choosing insurance. But what's the actual cost of such a plan? MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with two experts to deconstruct the ins and outs of high deductible plans.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Hydrogen fluoride questions remain as Husky reports 300 percent profit gain in third quarter

Hydrogen fluoride questions remain as Husky reports 300 percent profit gain in third quarter

Alberta-based Husky Energy said the company's net earnings are up 300 percent from the same time last year. The company also received about $84 million USD in insurance money to pay for damage caused by an explosion and series of fires at its oil refinery in Superior this past April.
by Danielle Kaeding

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Food stamps for soda: Time to end billion-dollar subsidy for sugary drinks?

Food stamps for soda: Time to end billion-dollar subsidy for sugary drinks?

SNAP provides nutrition assistance for about 42 million Americans, but critics say now is the time to restructure the $70 billion annual program in a way that promotes healthier food choices.
by Allison Aubrey

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Opioid antidote can save lives, but deciding when to use it can be challenging

Opioid antidote can save lives, but deciding when to use it can be challenging

Public health officials says it's simple to save the lives of people experiencing an opioid overdose: Give an antidote. But for a bystander, that intervention can be daunting.
by Nina Feldman

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A rural community decided to treat its opioid problem like a natural disaster

A rural community decided to treat its opioid problem like a natural disaster

A rural county in Washington declared the opioid epidemic a life-threatening emergency. They use a multi-agency coordination group straight out of FEMA's playbook to respond to the crisis.
by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

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