Wellmark Opts Out of Federal ACA Marketplace for Now
Iowa insurer Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield will not join the federal marketplace for a second year, citing potential state exchanges and marketplace problems. The move brings anticipated rate hikes for younger and ACA compliant plans, affecting about 149,000 members with varying increases. Individual rates could rise from 5.9 to 14.5 percent, while small groups may see 2 to 4 percent, with hearings limited to larger ACA driven increases.
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Laura Jackson
CoOportunity Health
Iowa Insurance Division
Office of Consumer Advocate
Iowa May jobless rate edges up to 4.4 percent
Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in May from 4.3 percent in April, with unemployment totaling 74,100 compared with 73,500 in April. Nonfarm employment rose, led by manufacturing, education and health services, construction, and financial activities, while other services and trade saw declines.
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Iown
Iowa
Teresa Wahlert
High-stakes bees and insecticides spark debate
Bayer's $2.4 million North American Bee Care Center in Raleigh signals industry commitment to bee health while highlighting high stakes for agribusiness. Neonics drew criticism yet are defended as safe with proper use. critics link bee declines to multiple factors. Congress considers suspending neonics as lawsuits challenge EPA. Worldwide neonics sales total about $3.6 billion.
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Raleigh News & Observer
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St. Louis
Jen Williams
Iowa approves state aid for Kum & Go HQ and Oelwein rail project
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved state financial assistance for a 92 million Kum and Go corporate headquarters and a 7.9 million Transco Rail Products expansion in Oelwein. Krause Holdings plans a Des Moines building and 62 new jobs, backed by 62.5 million debt. Transco will add 96,?0?? facilities and 16 jobs as it expands. Final approvals depend on March 1, 2015 filings.
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