Quebec, Ottawa reach health-care funding deal with $900M per year to province – Montreal

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 19, 2024 5:47 pm 1 min read Decrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec has become the last province to reach an agreement in principle with the federal government on health-care funding. Premier François Legault’s office says the proposed infusion of $900 million in annual health funding comes with no conditions. Legault had been pushing back on conditions that the federal government wanted to impose in exchange for the transfers. The premier’s office says health care is a provincial responsibility and that Quebec will be free to decide how it spends…Continue Reading

ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama

In a bold move that could reshape the landscape of health insurance in Alabama, ALFA Insurance, traditionally known for its auto, home, property, life, and farm business insurance offerings, is now setting its sights on the health insurance market. This strategic expansion comes with a legislative twist, as ALFA hopes to introduce Farm Bureau Health Plans (FBHPs) through state legislation, sparking a heated debate on regulatory fairness and consumer protection. ALFA Insurance, boasting a robust membership of approximately 360,000, predominantly non-agricultural, aims to leverage this base to sell its proposed health plans. However, the controversy lies in the nature of…Continue Reading