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Epinephrine costs not covered by some high-deductible health plans

Epinephrine costs not covered by some high-deductible health plans

For years, Meghan Neri paid $30 each for packets of epinephrine auto-injectors for her two teenage children with food allergies. The price for four packs of the life-saving drug was a reasonable $120 a year.So Neri, 42, of Scituate, Massachusetts, was shocked when, in 2019, her family's pharmacist said each pack of auto-injector would cost $600.His out-of-pocket cost for the year had skyrocketed to $2,400.The price of epinephrine injections had not gone up. The problem was that the Nerises had switched to a new high-deductible health insurance plan to save money. Monthly payments are lower with high-deductible programs, but families…
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The conundrum of Rep. Katie Porter’s Senate campaign

The conundrum of Rep. Katie Porter’s Senate campaign

The New Year has already been a busy one for California politics. Governor Gavin Newsom was sworn in for a second term in the midst of widespread speculation about his presidential ambitions. One Californian was resigning as House Speaker when another, after an extremely contentious and protracted process, was elected to replace her. Even the city of San Francisco got in on the act, taking 17 ballots to choose who would chair the Board of Supervisors.The GOP would likely have a better chance in Porter's district without her.While all this was going on, speculation about who will run to succeed…
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Prince Harry’s resentment of William makes ‘Spare’ a real tragedy

Prince Harry’s resentment of William makes ‘Spare’ a real tragedy

Maybe "Megxit" was never about Meghan Markle. Perhaps he was always driven by Prince Harry, who, in his American wife, found the catalyst he so desperately needed to leave a family in which he could never get over the feeling of second best. The replacement against the heir.This is not simply my opinion. It's the central theme and story of "Spare," the prince's wildly animated new autobiography. I read the book this week, in one sitting. He's made headlines for his various gossip nuggets: Harry takes a dive into William's hair loss! William hits Harry! And he easily switches from…
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49ers dominate Seahawks in second half to advance to NFL playoffs

49ers dominate Seahawks in second half to advance to NFL playoffs

San Francisco 49ers fans were probably breaking a sweat at halftime with their team in Santa Clara.But the Niners showed in the second half on Saturday why they were heavy favorites against the Seattle Seahawks.The 49ers dominated their NFC West rivals in the second half en route to a 41-23 wild card round victory.It was San Francisco's 11th straight win, and quarterback Brock Purdy is now 6-0 since taking over for the injured Jimmy Garoppolo.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is congratulated by wide receiver Jauan Jennings after scoring against…
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