13 insurers authorized to sell health insurance to small businesses in 2024

13 insurers authorized to sell health insurance to small businesses in 2024

November 8, 2023 OLYMPIA, Washington. Thirteen health insurers were approved to sell group health plans to small employers in 2024. Insurers requested an average premium increase of 8.30%, but only 8.02% were approved. The new rates will come into effect after January 1, 2024, upon renewal of the employer plan. Nationally, 50% of small employers …

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CVS will no longer sell drugs containing phenylephrine as the sole active ingredient

CVS will no longer sell drugs containing phenylephrine as the sole active ingredient

(CNN) CVS is removing some over-the-counter allergy and cold medications from its shelves, a month after an independent advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in these medications, is ineffective when taken orally. We are removing certain oral cough and cold products that contain phenylephrine as the sole …

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