Insurance
Insurers are keeping drug copays that patients thought were theirs
Some insurers use “copay accumulator” programs to take assistance without counting it toward patients’ deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.
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Insurance
How to spot a copay accumulator before choosing a plan
A copay card can save you money at the pharmacy check-out but can cost you down the road.
Money
Oil slides again but gas and jet fuel don't
The economic picture is mixed. Some prices are going down, others remain fixed and interest rates could go higher.
Money
Walmart trims prices as Trump seizes credit
The country's largest grocer slashed prices on some popular items.
Health
Litigators jockey for advantage as MDL 3094, 3163 GLP-1 court cases maneuver through pretrial
Attorneys on both sides of MDL 3094 and MDL 3163 are maneuvering and jockeying for position as multi-district litigation against the makers of GLP-1 drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Trulicity and Mounjaro edges closer to actual testimony. The cases break down into two categories: those claiming gastrointestinal injury
AI/Privacy
Is the Associated Press for sale?
The 250th anniversary hoopla celebrated freedom of the press, among other things, but a bedrock of journalism is on the watch list.
Recalls
Summer of recalls: Ford, Honda, Stellantis and infant formula
Cars, infant formula, baby wipes among the spate of recalls in recent months
Insurance
Affordable Care Act enrollment falls by 3 million as premiums double
Families dropping out of Affordable Care Act as premiums rise; what can you do to keep healthcare coverage?
AI/Privacy
Meta wants smart-glasses buyers to pay monthly for a feature their glasses already run
Meta is putting monthly usage limits on Conversation Focus, a smart-glasses feature that helps users hear nearby speech more clearly in noisy places
AI/Privacy
Meta glasses viewed skeptically over privacy & other concerns
Meta wants smart-glasses buyers to pay monthly for a feature their glasses already runMeta is putting monthly usage limits on Conversation Focus, a smart-glasses feature that helps users hear nearby speech more clearly in noisy placesConsumerNews.aiJames R. HoodMeta quietly removes facial recognition code after backlash over smart
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 5
Metal grill brushes can cause serious problems if they detach and stick to food. 1.7 million recalled.
Money
Trump Accounts launched Saturday — $1,000 to every eligible newborn
The $1,000 is intended as a starter account. It could become substantial if parents make consistent annual contributions.