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Contract Negotiations for IATSE Benefit Plans Continue Amid Funding Shortfall

Los Angeles, California – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) wrapped up its first week of negotiations on a new contract. The focus of the discussions was primarily on the union’s benefit plans, which are facing a substantial $670 million shortfall over the next three years. This funding gap is largely attributed to the extended health coverage provided to members who were out of work due to the strikes and pandemic-related shutdowns, leaving …

Contract Dispute Between ProMedica and Cigna Leaves Ohio Patients in Limbo

Toledo, Ohio – The contractual agreement between ProMedica, a healthcare provider in northwest Ohio, and Cigna Insurance officially came to a close on April 1, 2024. Patients with Cigna commercial insurance in Ohio may now have to bear 100% of the charges for services from out-of-network ProMedica facilities, as per the health system’s financial assistance and charitable care policy. Despite the termination of the contract, both companies are still in negotiations, leaving patients like Joel …

DeSantis Administration Delays Medicaid Contract Announcements: Bad Timing Ahead?

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The state of Florida is abuzz with anticipation as the healthcare community eagerly awaits the announcement of managed health care plans set to ink six-year Medicaid contracts with the state. For over a week, executives, lobbyists, and reporters have been on edge waiting for the Ron DeSantis administration to reveal the names of the chosen plans. The announcement, initially expected to be made on various dates, has now been postponed to April …

Medicaid Contract Announcement Delayed by AHCA Sparks Speculation Among Lobbyists and Providers

Tallahassee, Florida – Lobbyists and healthcare providers are eagerly awaiting the announcement from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding the selection of the entity that will oversee Florida’s multi-billion Medicaid system. The anticipated announcement of the winners of the latest Medicaid managed care contracts by AHCA has been delayed, leaving stakeholders in suspense. With over 4.8 million people enrolled in Medicaid in February, according to AHCA, the upcoming decision holds significant implications for …

Contract Deadline Looms for ProMedica and Cigna in Toledo Dispute

Toledo, Ohio – As the deadline looms for ProMedica and Cigna to come to an agreement, patients may soon face the reality of their contract being terminated. Negotiations have been ongoing for months between the healthcare provider and insurance company, with April 1 as the potential end date for their current contract. ProMedica has emphasized the importance of receiving a fair reimbursement offer from Cigna, citing the need for reasonable rates to cover the rising …

Union Workers Clash with Hotel Owned by Pension Fund in Ongoing Contract Dispute

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Union workers in Southern California are continuing to negotiate new contracts with hotel operators, and one hotel is standing out as an unlikely holdout in the bargaining process. The Hyatt Regency LAX, owned by the Southwest Carpenters Pension Trust, is the only hotel not to have reached a collective bargaining agreement with the union representing its workers. The ongoing contract dispute has resulted in the hotel being placed on a union …

Capita Blunders Affect Retired Firefighters’ Pensions, Raising Concerns about Civil Service Contract

London, UK – Retired firefighters from the Ministry of Defence’s fire and rescue service are facing significant delays and payment issues with their pensions, following a £525 million contract awarded to outsourcing group Capita in 2019. Since Capita took over the administration of the Defence Fire and Rescue Project (DFRP), retired workers and spouses of deceased pensioners have reported miscalculated benefits and lengthy delays in receiving their payments. The mistakes have left some individuals waiting …

GRA Commissioner Ammits Past Retirement Age, Working Without Contract Since 2021

Accra, Ghana – The Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has admitted to working past the mandatory retirement age of 60 without a contract since 2021. This revelation came to light during a Public Accounts Committee sitting when concerns about Rev. Dr. Owusu-Amoah’s retirement were raised by members of Parliament. Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament, Sam George, questioned the GRA boss about his employment status, specifically if he was on contract, …

Valerie Bertinelli Contract Not Renewed for ‘Kid’s Baking Championship’ in 2022, Network Drama Followed

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Valerie Bertinelli’s departure from the “Kids Baking Championship” has sparked controversy as she reveals the circumstances surrounding her exit. The Food Network, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, decided not to renew Bertinelli’s multi-series deal when it expired in 2022, according to sources. The decision not to renew her deal came from development executives who no longer work at the network. Bertinelli initially signed a multi-series deal with Food Network in 2018, …