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January 21, 2015/in Affordable Care Act, Affordable Health Insurance, Blog, blog, Comrade Financial Group, Customer Service, DC Health Insurance, Insurance Renewals, Maryland Health Insurance, Self Employed Insurance, Virginia Health Insurance/by Jack Fleming

We go over this with clients individually and also have a pretty great website with tools to allow consumers to figure it out. However, we still get questions about fines, coverages and what if’s. That is why we are here and took the time to become certified brokers for all 3 health insurance exchanges in […]

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Live Updates: Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and China's Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" - CBS News May 15, 2026
Live Updates: Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and China's Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" CBS NewsShip seized near Strait of Hormuz by ‘unauthorized personnel,’ brought toward Iran Fox NewsUS Efforts to End Iran War Stumble as Ship Seized Near UAE Bloomberg.comTensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another […]
Cuba says CIA chief visited Havana as energy crisis worsens - BBC May 15, 2026
Cuba says CIA chief visited Havana as energy crisis worsens BBCCIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana CNNC.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Tensions Rise and Island Runs Out of Oil The New York TimesCIA Director Visits Cuba As Communist Island Runs Out Of Oil Barron'sCIA director travels to Cuba as fuel reserves hit zero The Washington Post
2 dead after small plane crashes into house in Coventry Crossing - Akron Beacon Journal May 15, 2026
2 dead after small plane crashes into house in Coventry Crossing Akron Beacon Journal2 dead after small plane crashes into Ohio home, authorities say Detroit Free Press2 dead after small plane crashes into Akron house: police FOX 8 News2 dead after plane crashes into Akron home WKYCPlane Crashes Into House in Ohio, Killing 2 The New York Times
OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained Relationship - The New York Times May 15, 2026
OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained Relationship The New York TimesApple-OpenAI Alliance Frays, Setting Up Possible Legal Fight Bloomberg.comOpenAI’s Apple Partnership Sours The InformationWhy OpenAI Has Had a Bad Month: Trial, Investigations And Sora’s Demise ForbesOpenAI Falls Behind and Looks to Blame Apple Gizmodo
2026 NFL Schedule Release: Win-Loss Predictions, Analysis For Every Team - FOX Sports May 15, 2026
2026 NFL Schedule Release: Win-Loss Predictions, Analysis For Every Team FOX Sports2026 NFL schedule release: Judging overreactions to matchups ESPN49ers, Dolphins Dealt Difficult 2026 NFL Schedules Stream of National Football League CBS SportsA Game-By-Game Look at the San Francisco 49ers 2026 Schedule Release San Francisco 49ers“NFL ON CBS” FOLLOWS RECORD-BREAKING SEASON WITH SHOWSTOPPING 2026 SCHEDULE LED BY TV’S NO. […]
Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate - AP News May 14, 2026
Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate AP NewsPhilippine politician wanted by ICC flees senate after days holed up in building The Guardian32 Gunshots Unleashed a Night of Chaos in the Philippine Senate Bloomberg.comArrest Warrant for Philippine Senator Sparks Dramatic Cat-and-Mouse Game WSJChaos in Philippines Senate as Duterte Ally Faces Arrest The New York Times
The Supreme Court keeps abortion pill mifepristone available by telehealth - NPR May 14, 2026
The Supreme Court keeps abortion pill mifepristone available by telehealth NPRSupreme Court allows telehealth and mail access to mifepristone for now CNNJustices Allow Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue The New York TimesSupreme Court preserves access to mail distribution of widely used abortion pill The Washington PostSupreme Court allows abortion pill to remain available by mail nationwide NBC News
Inside Dior’s LACMA Extravaganza — High Fashion, Cool Convertibles, and a Parade of Stylish Stars - The Hollywood Reporter May 14, 2026
Inside Dior’s LACMA Extravaganza — High Fashion, Cool Convertibles, and a Parade of Stylish Stars The Hollywood ReporterCelebrities Front Row at Dior Cruise 2027 Collection [PHOTOS] WWDAnderson juices up the vibes for Dior with spotlight on Hollywood The GuardianChristian Dior Resort 2027 Collection VogueJonathan Anderson’s first Dior Cruise show in L.A. was a movie Los Angeles Times
U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say - CBS News May 14, 2026
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Justice Dept. Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants - The New York Times May 14, 2026
Justice Dept. Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants The New York TimesU.S. DOJ says Yale School of Medicine discriminated based on race in admissions NBC ConnecticutJustice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions AP NewsDOJ accuses Yale medical school of discriminating against White, Asian applicants USA TodayDOJ says Yale medical […]
Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes - The Verge May 14, 2026
Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes The VergeHonda just lost money for the first time in 70 years CNNNew Honda Accord and Acura RDX Hybrids Are Coming. Here's What They Might Look Like EdmundsAcura Previews Hybrid SUV Prototype During Global Honda Business Briefing Acura NewsroomHonda Posts First-Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s The New York […]
The bond market is already hiking rates as Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed’s new chair - MarketWatch May 14, 2026
The bond market is already hiking rates as Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed’s new chair MarketWatchBond market believes Fed behind the curve on inflation as Warsh takes over CNBCFrom Cuts to Hikes: The Fed's Shifting Calculus Yardeni QuickTakesWall Street no longer believes Kevin Warsh can do what President Trump wants FortuneFed may need to revive rate-hike risk - […]
‘No idea it was coming’: Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland - Politico May 14, 2026
‘No idea it was coming’: Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland PoliticoPentagon abruptly cancels troop deployment to Europe amid frustrations with NATO The Detroit NewsTrump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how CNNU.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland The New York TimesPentagon abruptly cuts US combat forces in […]
2026 PGA Championship, Round 1 recap: Scottie Scheffler shares lead with 6 other players - Golf Channel May 14, 2026
2026 PGA Championship, Round 1 recap: Scottie Scheffler shares lead with 6 other players Golf ChannelRory McIlroy struggles off tee, cards 74 at PGA Championship ESPNPGA Championship Round 1: What to know as Scottie Scheffler, 6 others share lead The New York TimesAronimink proving to be a major test at PGA Championship; Four players share early lead at […]
Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones - The Washington Post May 14, 2026
Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones The Washington PostLatvian PM Evika Silina resigns over response to drone incursions BBCLatvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion – as it happened The GuardianLatvian government loses majority in parliament over handling of Ukraine drone incidents ReutersLatvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announces shock resignation after week of […]

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3D-bioprinted human skin model expands options for preclinical research May 5, 2026
In a laboratory at Mayo Clinic, a machine that looks strikingly similar to a desktop printer is quietly reshaping the future of dermatology. Instead of ink, it dispenses living human cells. Instead of paper, it builds tissue — layer by layer — replicating one of the body's most complex organs: skin. For Saranya Wyles, M.D., […]
Improving how multiple myeloma is understood and treated May 4, 2026
Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Research from Mayo Clinic is helping refine how multiple myeloma is diagnosed and treated, with findings that support more personalized therapies and identify promising immunotherapy strategies for aggressive forms of the disease. The research led by Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., Shaji Kumar, M.D., Akhilesh Pandey, M.D., Ph.D., and Richard Kandasamy, Ph.D. […]
Mayo Clinic AI helps specialists detect pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before diagnosis in landmark validation study April 29, 2026
Animated illustration shows the progression of pancreatic cancer as abnormal cells grow and spread within the pancreas. Getty Images. ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Mayo Clinic-developed artificial intelligence (AI) model can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer on routine abdominal CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis. It identifies subtle signs of disease before tumors […]
Mayo Clinic study finds remote monitoring may detect early complications, reduce burden for lung transplant patients April 29, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a study published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation Open (JHLT Open), Mayo Clinic researchers found that remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a feasible and effective way to detect early health changes and support care decisions for lung transplant recipients during their first year after discharge from the hospital. […]
At what age does Alzheimer's disease begin? Mayo Clinic study points to changes decades before symptoms April 28, 2026
Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Subtle biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease may begin as early as the late 50s — decades before memory loss or other symptoms appear — according to new research from Mayo Clinic. The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, maps when key brain and […]
Mayo Clinic study finds bariatric surgery associated with greater long-term heart risk reduction than weight-loss medications April 28, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Mayo Clinic study found that both metabolic and bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity, but surgery was associated with significantly greater reductions in long-term cardiovascular risk. The findings were published in Annals of Surgery. The study is a direct comparison of two leading obesity treatments, […]
Blood test shows promise for detecting testicular cancer when standard markers miss April 28, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a blood-based method that may help detect germ cell tumors, the most common type of testicular cancer, including cases that do not show up on standard blood tests, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Testicular cancer most often affects adolescents and young adults, and it […]
Mayo Clinic builds on breakthrough discoveries to advance care for ALS and FTD April 27, 2026
Momentum is growing in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), two devastating neurological diseases now understood to be closely connected. At Mayo Clinic, researchers and clinicians are turning scientific breakthroughs into progress for patients and their families. Watch: Dr. Bjorn Oskarsson explains work of ALS researchers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qti5aHBFKls Journalists: Broadcast-quality soundbites […]
Noninvasive proton beam therapy may help treat dangerous heart rhythm disorder April 27, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers report that a highly targeted, noninvasive form of radiation therapy reduced episodes of a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder by nearly 80% in a first-in-human early feasibility study of patients with few remaining treatment options. The findings, presented as late-breaking research at the Heart Rhythm Society conference on April […]
AI, robotics and motion-preserving implants expand spine surgery options for patients April 23, 2026
Dr. Ahmad Nassr displays a 3D-printed model. Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon describes advances in care for common back, neck problems ROCHESTER, Minn. — People worldwide seek medical care for back and neck pain, which can interfere with sleep, mobility and daily life. For individuals who need surgery for spinal conditions, advances in robotics, artificial intelligence […]
How innovation is shaping the future of transplant care (VIDEO) April 22, 2026
Michelle Nguyen, M.D., tansplant surgeon PHOENIX — This National Donate Life Month, Mayo Clinic is highlighting how innovation is shaping the future of transplant care. "Over the last 50 years, transplant safety and outcomes have improved dramatically, making it a successful treatment for many patients. Since joining Mayo Clinic in 1976, I've seen how teamwork, […]
Mayo Clinic research supports targeted therapy to manage kidney complications, potentially enabling continuation of lifesaving immunotherapy April 22, 2026
Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed treatment for many types of cancer. In some patients, however, ICIs are associated with immune-related complications that can affect the kidneys. These complications sometimes require care teams to pause or discontinue lifesaving treatment. A study led by Sandra Herrmann, M.D., an onconephrologist and researcher […]
Mayo Clinic researcher awarded Breakthrough Prize for ALS-dementia gene discovery April 19, 2026
Rosa Rademakers, Ph.D., Photo courtesy: Ine Dehandschutter, VIB Center for Molecular Neurology, University of Antwerp JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rosa Rademakers, Ph.D., a neurogeneticist whose work at Mayo Clinic led to a landmark finding in neurodegenerative disease, has been awarded the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for the discovery of the most common genetic cause […]
Mayo Clinic researchers outline a new era of personalized care for patients with meningioma April 17, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A comprehensive new review led by Mayo Clinic is helping shape how clinicians diagnose and treat meningioma, the most common primary brain tumor, with a focus on personalized, patient-centered care and the latest advances in precision oncology. Published in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, the review brings together global expertise to map the […]
Using technology to treat Parkinson's: Inside neurodegenerative movement disorders (VIDEO) April 16, 2026
Sean Pittock, M.D. Neurodegenerative movement disorders arise when the brain's complex network of neural circuits begins to break down, disrupting the systems that control movement, cognition, speech and behavior. Conditions like Parkinson's disease often develop silently over years, with symptoms appearing only after significant neurological damage has already occurred. As a result, researchers are increasingly […]

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Live Updates: Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and China's Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" - CBS News May 15, 2026
Live Updates: Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and China's Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" CBS NewsShip seized near Strait of Hormuz by ‘unauthorized personnel,’ brought toward Iran Fox NewsUS Efforts to End Iran War Stumble as Ship Seized Near UAE Bloomberg.comTensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another […]
Cuba says CIA chief visited Havana as energy crisis worsens - BBC May 15, 2026
Cuba says CIA chief visited Havana as energy crisis worsens BBCCIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana CNNC.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Tensions Rise and Island Runs Out of Oil The New York TimesCIA Director Visits Cuba As Communist Island Runs Out Of Oil Barron'sCIA director travels to Cuba as fuel reserves hit zero The Washington Post
2 dead after small plane crashes into house in Coventry Crossing - Akron Beacon Journal May 15, 2026
2 dead after small plane crashes into house in Coventry Crossing Akron Beacon Journal2 dead after small plane crashes into Ohio home, authorities say Detroit Free Press2 dead after small plane crashes into Akron house: police FOX 8 News2 dead after plane crashes into Akron home WKYCPlane Crashes Into House in Ohio, Killing 2 The New York Times
OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained Relationship - The New York Times May 15, 2026
OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained Relationship The New York TimesApple-OpenAI Alliance Frays, Setting Up Possible Legal Fight Bloomberg.comOpenAI’s Apple Partnership Sours The InformationWhy OpenAI Has Had a Bad Month: Trial, Investigations And Sora’s Demise ForbesOpenAI Falls Behind and Looks to Blame Apple Gizmodo
2026 NFL Schedule Release: Win-Loss Predictions, Analysis For Every Team - FOX Sports May 15, 2026
2026 NFL Schedule Release: Win-Loss Predictions, Analysis For Every Team FOX Sports2026 NFL schedule release: Judging overreactions to matchups ESPN49ers, Dolphins Dealt Difficult 2026 NFL Schedules Stream of National Football League CBS SportsA Game-By-Game Look at the San Francisco 49ers 2026 Schedule Release San Francisco 49ers“NFL ON CBS” FOLLOWS RECORD-BREAKING SEASON WITH SHOWSTOPPING 2026 SCHEDULE LED BY TV’S NO. […]

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