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Assurant, eHealth get exchange boost
By Allison BellPPACA marketing may have helped marketplace competitors.
October 25, 2013
HHS advisor: HealthCare.gov fixable but will take much workCMS has also brought on QSSI as a general manager for the entire exchange computer system.
October 25, 2013
CBO cuts Medicare change savings estimateAnalysts now think raising the eligibility age to 67 would save just $19 billion over 10 years.
October 25, 2013
California slow to start small-group exchangeA representative from a nonprofit group says great traditional plan, early-renewal rates could hurt sales.
October 25, 2013
Feds complete health risk program rulesThe regulations will affect adjustment payments to plans with high claims.
October 25, 2013
Senior financial fraud uncovered in California, New JerseyIn one case, an insurance agent bilked 20 clients out of $1.5 million.
October 25, 2013
The 3 biggest challenges to the disability insurance marketCost, PPACA and interest rates hamper profits and awareness in the DI space.
October 25, 2013
Sebelius tours navigator call centerHHS head say many critics have no interest in seeing the exchanges succeed.