Medicare Advantage Shake-Up: Providence Health Plan is winding down after failing to sell its Medicare Advantage business, putting about 64,000 seniors’ coverage at risk ahead of 2027 open enrollment. Provider Reimbursement Pressure: Montana psychiatric/addiction providers say BCBSMT downcoded evaluation and management services, cutting payments and driving costly appeals. Insurance Fraud Sentencing: New York sentenced two men tied to a car-crash insurance fraud conspiracy, including a viral staged-collision video. Cyber & Financial Security: The U.S. Justice Department and FBI seized tools used by China-linked hackers that targeted hundreds of U.S. organizations, including financial firms. Claims & Pricing Disputes: Kroger faces a proposed $17M settlement over allegations it inflated prescription copays by not factoring lower Savings Club prices. Wildfire Liability Fight: California’s wildfire liability package is sparking backlash from lawmakers and insurers, with potential premium impacts. Regulator Crackdown: Bangladesh’s insurance regulator ordered companies to shut “double servers” within six weeks and consolidate data for transparency. Life Insurance Restitution: A Utah judge ordered Kouri Darden Richins to repay $1.3M to life insurers after her conviction tied to policy proceeds.