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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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Say gourd bye to Halloween by donating your pumpkins to pigs
Pumpkins for Pigs accepts donations across Virginia. Here’s how you can turn your Jack o’Lanterns into a fun snack.
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RFK Jr. ignores 100+ studies to push abortion pill ban—this is the mifepristone explainer you need
More than 100 peer-reviewed studies say mifepristone is safe. One fake study says it’s not. Guess which one RFK Jr. believes?
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10 celebrities who went to college in Virginia
More celebrities than you probably think went to college in Virginia. Check out these 10 prime examples, from actors to a football player and even a newscaster.
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A safer future for pets: Henrico eyes first animal cruelty registry in Virginia
Henrico County could create Virginia’s first animal cruelty registry. Here’s what you need to know.
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Danville’s ‘Comeback Kid’ returns: Councilman Lee Vogler speaks after being set on fire
Three months after a brutal attack, Councilman Lee Vogler delivered a message of hope—and encouraged the community to take action.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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A 115-year-old house, a 60-year-old heater, and a home repair tax credit that just vanished
We thought we had until 2032 to replace our ancient heating system and take advantage of a federal tax credit. Then the rules changed—without warning—and now families like ours are left out in the cold.
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Time’s running out for VA heating system tax credits
Learn how to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits in Virginia by installing an energy-efficient heating system.
