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Kaiser Permanente is the largest health insurance company in the U.S., followed by two Blue Cross Blue Shield companies (Elevance Health and HCSC), according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. While some of these large health insurance companies are household names, others might seem obscure to the average consumer. Here is the list of the 50 largest health insurance companies in the U.S., and a deeper look at each of the top five. Featured Health Insurance Partners 1 Aetna Coverage area Offers plans in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Number of providers in network About 1.2 million Physician copays start at $20 1 Aetna Learn More On Healthcare Marketplace's Website 2 Blue Cross Blue Shield Coverage area: Offers plans in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Number of providers in network About 1.7 million Physician copays start at $10 2 Blue Cross Blue Shield Learn More On Healthcare Marketplace's Website 3 Cigna Coverage area Offers plans in all 50 states and Wash...

If you've ever dealt with mold in your home, you know the considerable challenges it poses: It's unsightly, can grow on almost any surface, is hard to get rid of, and can pose major health risks. While the best way to keep mold out of your house is to take necessary preventative measures, like keeping humidity levels low and cleaning regularly, sometimes it's inevitable. If you've noticed areas of your home that have accumulated mold, it's important to get rid of the damage before it gets out of control. Here, experts explain best practices to avoid mold growth—and how to get rid of it if it's currently inside your home. PeopleImages / GETTY IMAGES Types of Mold There are a few common types of mold you may find growing in your home. Cladosporium : A very common type of mold that is often blackish-brown to gray-green in color, Cladosporium grows both indoors and outdoors. Indoors it may grow as fungi on dead plants...

In Piscataquis County, recent flooding highlights risks related to the town's historic dam. DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The most common argument Dover-Foxcroft select board chair Tom Lizotte hears for keeping the town's defunct dam on the Piscataquis River is it's always been there, for as long as residents can remember. That was the mindset Lizotte himself had when he joined a committee studying what to do with the aging Mayo Mill Dam, which has failed to comply with federal regulations for over a decade. "I live right up the street from the river and I just couldn't imagine it looking differently," Lizotte said in an interview with The Maine Monitor. Now, more than a year into the committee's research and a couple of months after a devastating wind and rain storm flooded Dover-Fo...