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Fraud crackdown trims ACA enrollment by hundreds of thousands
politics17 days ago

Fraud crackdown trims ACA enrollment by hundreds of thousands

The White House said it is disenrolling about 760,000 ACA enrollees for fraudulent enrollment and will conduct additional verification on roughly 419,000 more, while suspending some brokers involved in improper signups. The move, led by Vice President Vance and a federal anti-fraud task force alongside HHS and CMS, is expected to save about $2.2 billion and reflects a broader shift to a more proactive fraud-fighting approach using data analytics to protect ACA programs.

via washingtonpost.com|
#aca#anti-fraud-task-force#enrollment
FTC Expands Amazon Refunds, Potential Individual Payout Up to $200
business20 days ago

FTC Expands Amazon Refunds, Potential Individual Payout Up to $200

The FTC’s $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over deceptive Prime enrollment is widening redress to more consumers. The deal now allows up to $1.5 billion in refunds plus a $1 billion civil penalty, and over $845 million has already been paid as of Sept 2026. Eligibility is expanding to those who used 11–20 Prime benefits in a year, with individual payouts potentially rising from $51 to $200. Those who already cashed checks may receive up to $149 more starting in 2027. New payments will be issued automatically via PayPal, Venmo, or mail starting Oct 1, 2026, with no claims required; beware scams claiming to be FTC representatives.

via AZ Family|
#amazon#business#enrollment
Minneapolis Schools map program consolidations to tackle budget gap
education23 days ago

Minneapolis Schools map program consolidations to tackle budget gap

Minneapolis Public Schools laid out a plan to address its long-standing budget shortfall by consolidating programs, redraw­ing attendance boundaries, and moving thousands of students to other schools. The district says up to 16 buildings could lose current programming (not officially closed) and roughly 12–14% of students could be affected. Drivers include chronic underfunding, declining enrollment, and past financial missteps, such as a corrected $10 million billing error and a $3 million health fund diversion. The district seeks public input through mid-October, with a board vote in November and potential changes starting in 2027–28; the proposal has drawn criticism from the teachers’ union and community members concerned about engagement and equitable impact.

via MPR News|
#budget-crisis#education#enrollment
AI Boom Rewrites the College CS Map
education2 months ago

AI Boom Rewrites the College CS Map

Colleges are seeing a surge of interest in computer science driven by AI, with students from multiple majors flocking to CS and AI-related courses. Schools are expanding CS curricula, creating cross-disciplinary programs, and pursuing industry partnerships to scale instruction, while aiming to equip students with foundational coding and data-literacy skills amid growing demand for AI literacy.

via AP News|
#artificial-intelligence#colleges-and-universities#computer-science
Dozens of Howard University Freshmen Unenrolled Over Late Payment While Aid Arrives
education2 months ago

Dozens of Howard University Freshmen Unenrolled Over Late Payment While Aid Arrives

Dozens of incoming Howard University freshmen were unenrolled weeks before the fall semester after missing a July 10 payment deadline; some cited pending scholarships and aid that hadn’t yet transferred. Howard says it notified students of deadlines, will refund payments and scholarship funds already sent, but deposits for tuition and housing are nonrefundable, and affected students can reapply next year as transfers while aid is reviewed.

via NBC4 Washington|
#education#enrollment#financial-aid
Obamacare premiums poised for another double-digit surge in 2027
health3 months ago

Obamacare premiums poised for another double-digit surge in 2027

A new KFF analysis finds Obamacare premiums are set to rise a median 14% next year, marking the second straight year of double-digit increases in the individual market. Subsidies will help some enrollees, but those earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level won’t qualify. The hikes are driven by higher overall medical costs and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies, with insurers warning a sicker risk pool will push costs higher. Enrollment has fallen about 3 million year over year to 19.2 million, though the figure remains larger than any year before 2024.

via Axios|
#enrollment#health#kff
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates to October 2027 (Europe auto-eligible)
technology3 months ago

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates to October 2027 (Europe auto-eligible)

Microsoft is extending the free Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 on personal devices through Oct. 12, 2027, with enrollment via Settings > Windows Update. Europe automatically qualifies without a Microsoft account, while non-European users must sign in with a Microsoft account and may enroll up to 10 PCs. Enterprise customers still must pay for ESU. To avoid the $30 fee, you can enroll using a Microsoft account, use Windows Backup to sync settings, or redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points (or pay the fee). Note this is a temporary reprieve ending in 2027 and not a permanent solution; business networks may have additional restrictions.

via ZDNET|
#enrollment#europe-eea-eligibility#extended-security-updates
health3 months ago

Mastering Medicare 2026: Your Guide to Enrollment and Avoiding Penalties

Medicare enrollment hinges on understanding Parts A–D, the seven-month Initial Enrollment Period, and the risk of lifelong penalties for late Part B signup. The piece warns that 2026 brings tougher drug-price rules, urges beneficiaries to use official portals for cost comparisons, and cautions against auto-pilot Medicare Advantage plans with hidden costs. It also highlights Special Enrollment Periods for those still with employer coverage and recommends consulting a SHIP counselor before signing any plans, noting the needs of expats abroad relying on US coverage.

via streamlinefeed.co.ke|
#enrollment#health#medicare
Subsidy Sunset Drives 1.4 Million Drop in ACA Enrollments for 2026
health8 months ago

Subsidy Sunset Drives 1.4 Million Drop in ACA Enrollments for 2026

CMS data show 1.4 million fewer people enrolled in ACA marketplace plans in January 2026 than January 2025, as the expiration of enhanced subsidies raises costs for low- and middle-income Americans; declines are concentrated in the South and Southeast, with some states like Texas and California bucking the trend. Experts warn higher premiums and potential loss of coverage as households face bills, and analysts expect enrollment to fall further amid continued political battles over subsidies.

via Business Insider|
#aca#cms#enrollment
ACA enrollment deadline looms as subsidy talks stall in Congress
health8 months ago

ACA enrollment deadline looms as subsidy talks stall in Congress

Most states’ open enrollment for ACA plans ends today as Congress stalls on extending enhanced premium tax credits; 10 states have extended deadlines into late January, while a House-backed three-year extension faces Senate resistance and a bipartisan two-year compromise has stalled. Without subsidy relief, silver-plan premiums could rise around 22% in 2026, according to Urban Institute, complicating enrollment for millions. About 22.8 million people had enrolled in ACA marketplace plans as of Jan. 12, down from last year. Extensions could be retroactive, but mid-year changes would complicate logistics and timelines.

via CBS News|
#aca#congress#enrollment