The child support payment system is outdated and not fit for modern parenting, according to critics – ABC News

In short: The way child support is calculated has been criticised for not factoring in the growing cost of living and additional expenses for education, medical and children with special needs. About one third of all parents in the scheme or about 218,000  have a debt, and collectively they owe $1.7 billion in unpaid child support.…

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House health panel approves proposal to provide medical debt relief – Session Daily – Minnesota House of Representatives

Nearly 60% of people with medical debt have chosen not to get care due to cost. Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL-Eagan) quoted that information from a study by the Peterson Center on Health Care while presenting HF1814 Thursday to the House Health Finance and Policy Committee. Part of the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act, the bill would…

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Sweden's BRA completes latest bout of restructuring – ch-aviation

BRA – Braathens Regional Airlines (Stockholm Bromma) has completed its restructuring that it started last October, the airline announced in a press release. Several actions were taken to increase profitability, it said, while existing shareholders invested a further SEK114 million kronor (USD11.1 million) in the company to help with the process, which is similar to…

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Healthscope calls in restructuring specialists – The Australian Financial Review

Street Talk Mar 13, 2024 12.37pm Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Canadian infrastructure giant Brookfields private hospitals business Healthscope has called in restructuring specialists, as health insurers tighten the screws on payouts. Healthscope CEO Greg Horan.  Oscar Colman…

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