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Illinois residents with certain Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans will soon see a big change in their coverage, as some plans from Advocate’s health group will no longer be accepted. According to the insurance giant, Advocate Physician Partners will not be a part of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s HMO Illinois network starting July 1, 2025. A spokesperson for Advocate Health Care told NBC Chicago that “certain providers will no longer participate in the BCBS HMO Illinois plan,” though the health system will “continue to work closely with Blue Cross and remain in network for a range of other Blue…
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In an interview with Eryn Peters, startup adviser and co-founder of The AI Maturity Index, The Freelance Informer learns that everything about the future of work will be turned on its head. And it’s looking like good news for freelancers Forget what you thought you knew about the future of work. The old rules are being rewritten. Those best prepared to thrive in this new era are not who you might expect. The good news is freelancers, with their inherent adaptability, AI skills, and ability to collaborate across various teams, are uniquely equipped to seize the emerging opportunities that many…
Some stocks that investors have bought up this week could be positioned for a pullback if the market remains volatile. Stocks have seen big swings in recent weeks in reaction to the latest news about President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with investors awaiting potential deals between the U.S. and its trading partners. The president said agreements would be announced “over the next three to four weeks.” While the market kicked off this week with significant losses, it was able to recover in the days that followed, as each of the major averages secured a four-day win streak on Friday, finishing out…
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On August 7, 2024, the City of Los Angeles unveiled its “Model Contract” under the Freelance Workers Protections Ordinance (FWPO). This ordinance, which took effect on July 1, 2023, was designed to bolster protections for freelance workers in Los Angeles.Ensure Compliance with California Labor Code Section 2775 et seq.Before utilizing the model contract provided under the Freelance Workers Protections Ordinance, entities engaging freelance workers must first ensure compliance with California Labor Code Section 2775 et seq., which governs the classification of workers as independent contractors. Compliance with California’s state statutes takes precedence, as misclassification can result in significant legal and…
Arvest Bank disabled some of its online and mobile banking services after some customers saw bank account information that did not match theirs on Thursday evening, according to Tara Muck, Arvest Bank spokesperson.The system was restored before 4 p.m. Friday.This article originally stated customers saw other people’s information. Muck clarified:”We are not saying that customers saw other people’s account information. The information they saw was just not related to their account.”The issue happened during routine system updates on Thursday evening, according to Muck. “Our teams immediately identified the issue and temporarily disabled certain online functions while taking measures to correct…
FAQ for Mendocino Voice freelancers (updated 4.20.25)The Mendocino Voice and its parent nonprofit, Bay City News Foundation, are looking for freelance writers to contribute to MendoVoice.com in Mendocino County on a broad range of topics. While some professional writing experience is preferred, we also work with emerging journalists and students with strong writing skills and story ideas.Who we areBay City News Foundation was started in 2018 and publishes free news sites at MendoVoice.com and LocalNewsMatters.org, focused on public service journalism to make sure the people, places and issues that deserve more attention get it. We are affiliated with Bay City…
Advocate’s health group will soon stop accepting certain Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans in Illinois. According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Advocate Physician Partners will not be part of the insurance giant’s HMO Illinois network starting July 1, 2025. An Advocate Health Care spokesperson confirmed the news to NBC Chicago, saying “certain providers will no longer participate in the BCBS HMO Illinois plan,” though the health system will “continue to work closely with Blue Cross and remain in network for a range of other Blue plans.” The change won’t impact hospitals, according to the spokesperson. “We will always act…
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