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One year after the 988 suicide, the number of 911 calls increases in Travis County

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Karen Duran answered the crisis line at Integral Care, the mental health authority for Austin and Travis County, for four years. A year ago, the National Suicide & Prevention Hotline became more integrated nationwide to connect these regional centers by introducing the 988 crisis number. It’s very similar to the 911 number for police, fire, … Read more

Obamacare insurance companies in Maryland are charging higher rates, though not as much as last year

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Health insurance prices could be higher in 2024 for Marylanders buying their own coverage, but the increase is expected to be smaller than last year, when costs related to the coronavirus pandemic prompted carriers to request hikes of tariffs by an average of 11%. The average rate increase requested by carriers from state insurance regulators … Read more