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Coal baron Murray seeks U.S. benefits to treat his black lung disease – report

October 1, 2020

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) – U.S. coal baron Robert Murray, whose company Murray Energy filed for bankruptcy last year, has applied for federal benefits to treat his black lung disease after opposing more stringent coal dust regulations for years, according to report by West Virginia public radio.

Murray, an ally of President Donald Trump, filed a claim with the Department of Labor seeking to access federal benefits to treat his disease, which is caused by prolonged exposure to coal dust, Ohio Valley ReSource – a National Public Radio affiliate, reported on Thursday.

Reuters could not independently confirm the report.

The news outlet said Murray wrote in his filing for benefits from the fund that he is heavily dependent on an oxygen tank and is “near death”. Murray said he is entitled to benefits after working in underground mines for 63 years.

Murray’s company had over $150 million in black lung

Insurers are rolling back Covid-19 telehealth benefits. (But providers shouldn’t panic.)

October 1, 2020

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Beginning Oct. 1, several insurers will no longer cover virtual visits in full under certain circumstances—a rollback of benefits that’s sparked concern among providers and patients who’ve relied on telehealth amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic.

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According to STAT News, many commercial insurers and government payers pivoted quickly to expand telehealth coverage when the epidemic first struck, with many for the first time offering to pay or reimburse for virtual visits at the same rate they did in-person visits. As a result, telemedicine use surged, especially among populations vulnerable to the novel coronavirus, including older adults and patients with ongoing medical conditions.

However, as the epidemic continues, some of these telehealth benefits are set to expire—even as Congress, according to FierceHealthcare, looks to keep at least some of benefits in place once Covid-19 is over.

Some insurers to start rolling back telehealth extensions

For instance, according to STAT

Illinois Natatorium Safety Protocols Allow For Health Benefits During Pandemic | News

October 1, 2020

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OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With high standards, collaboration, and unwavering commitments to safety, the new FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park (FMC) and Westmont Park District are examples of reimagined operations in this time of aligning recreation opportunities and safety.

The Olympic-caliber swimming and diving facility, opened in mid-September, is widely considered in line with the country’s top 10 indoor facilities due to the vision of its founder, MaryAnn Kaufman. Two pools – a 50-meter competition pool with two moveable bulkheads, and a 25-yard training pool – complemented by multiple entryways, separate locker rooms, on-deck bathrooms and showers – are serving unprecedented requirements, providing comfort, normalcy, and safety.

Proactive planning is proving invaluable in keeping the FMC swim club, 12 outside swim clubs, High Performance National Team, and Master’s Swimming streamlined on the calendar and safe. The competition pool’s 18- to 19-foot deck allows

BOA Fit System Moving Beyond Outdoor Footwear To Show Performance Benefits Across Court Sports, Running

October 1, 2020

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The BOA Fit System footwear — The BOA Fit System is upgrading technology and expanding areas of use.

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There was once a day when the vast majority of snow sport and cycling footwear featured traditional shoelaces. BOA Fit System changed that. Without losing focus on the outdoor industry, BOA now aims to take on shoelaces across a variety of footwear segments, including court sports and running, while using a new Performance Fit Lab to prove its benefits.

“If you dissect our tagline on what BOA is: fast, effortless, precision fit,” says Ilya Minkin, vice president of commercial Asia, global snowboard and medical, “fast and effortless are core benefits and very obvious in a lot of sports and segments. What we are proving in the Performance Fit Lab is an inherent benefit with connecting the user’s foot to the midsole and that is uniquely done by BOA.” Therein lies the precision fit proof point.

SCAN Health Plan Announces 2021 Benefits in Northern California

October 1, 2020

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SCAN Health Plan^® today announced its 2021 health plan benefits available to those eligible for Medicare in the Northern California communities of San Francisco, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma and Stanislaus counties. In addition to enhanced pharmacy benefits for members with diabetes, SCAN has introduced several benefits to help seniors navigate the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus, including a technology support line, online memory and brain health exercise platform, and ensuring members maintain access to benefits when out of town or sheltering in place with loved ones.

“During a pandemic that disproportionately impacts older adults, SCAN has ensured our benefits continue to offer the stability and consistency our members count on,” said Sherry Stanislaw, general manager at SCAN Health Plan. “Medicare enrollment is one of the most important decisions seniors make each year when it comes to

Extra Unemployment Benefits: Have the Extra $400 Ended?

October 1, 2020

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The United States Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building.

People who received extra unemployment benefits – in the amount of $400 or $300 weekly, depending on the state – may wonder whether they have ended. The answer is yes.

Extra unemployment benefits have already ended. However, some people still haven’t received the money because it’s retroactive to August 1, and the time frame depends on when your state applied for funding and finished processing it.

The federal government approved six weeks of extra supplemental unemployment checks at the $300 or $400 amounts. The time frame for the extra money was August 1 through September 5, 2020, CNBC reported. Thus people were set to receive $1,800 or $2,400 depending on their state. Most states chose not to give the extra $100; the federal government picked up the tab for the first $300.

“States should plan to make payments to

SCAN Health Plan 2021 Benefits in Southern California Provide Consistent Coverage and Enhanced Digital Support

October 1, 2020

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SCAN Health Plan^® today announced its 2021 health plan benefits for Medicare-eligible seniors in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura counties. With the aim of better supporting seniors who are spending more time online due to the COVID-19 crisis, SCAN has introduced several featured extras including a technology support line and an online memory and brain health exercise platform. Additionally, 2021 benefits will significantly reduce the cost of insulin for diabetic members in a number of plans.

“During a pandemic that disproportionately impacts older adults, SCAN has ensured our benefits continue to offer the stability and consistency our members count on—including maintaining $0 monthly premiums and a number of $0 copay services in many of our plans,” said Sherry Stanislaw, general manager at SCAN Health Plan. “Medicare enrollment is one of

Extra Unemployment Benefits: Could You Get $600 Weekly?

October 1, 2020

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Unemployment benefits for COVID-19 could be extended.

A new Democratic plan to break the logjam in COVID-19 stimulus relief negotiations would give people $600 a week in extra unemployment benefits.

That’s the same amount that people received when the pandemic first hit. To recap: The first $600 payments expired, but then President Donald Trump authorized $300, with the option for states to kick in an additional $100 if they wanted. Most states did not, and people started getting the extra benefits again, in most cases amounting to $300 a week.

However, the federal government only authorized the extended benefits for six weeks, and that time frame has now expired (the benefits are retroactive, so some people are still getting checks).

The new Democratic plan is designed to ensure that people don’t suddenly go without. However, it faces steep hurdles because it would need to make it through the Republican-controlled

Humana Rolls Out 2021 Medicare Advantage Health Plans with Expanded $0 Premiums and Enhanced Benefits in More Counties Nationwide

October 1, 2020

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Humana Medicare plans are recommended by USAA

Beneficiaries can expect simple and secure enrollment both online and over the phone

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced details of its 2021 Medicare product offerings, including Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans that are built with the benefits and options people eligible for Medicare need most. Beneficiaries will also have new choices through the launch of 69 new MAPD plans across hundreds of additional counties.

For 2021, Humana’s MA, including Honor plans, and MAPD plans are all recommended by USAA, a company known for its customer satisfaction and commitment to the financial security of current and former members of the U.S. military. For the second year in a row, Humana will offer its Humana Honor Medicare Advantage plans – which are available to all people with Medicare and may provide veterans with the health coverage they need.

“For 2021 we’ve expanded our

U Maine System says retiree health insurance change will save money, expand benefits

October 1, 2020

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The University of Maine System is expecting to generate $2.5 million in annual savings through a change in health insurance coverage for retired employees that it says will expand benefits and provide more flexibility, despite recent concerns raised by former employees and lawmakers about the change.

In a letter to state lawmakers Wednesday, system Chancellor Dannel Malloy said no U Maine System retiree or their spouse will lose health care benefits as the system prepares to change from a group benefits plan to a Medicare exchange.

“The actions we are taking will greatly expand the benefits available to our retirees even as they permit UMS to manage its limited public resources more efficiently,” Malloy said. “We are fully committed to our retirees and will simply not allow this transition to result in any retiree losing supplemental coverage.”

The letter goes on to say that the health insurance change is expected

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