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Humana Trying to Help Brokers Cope With Social Distancing
By Allison BellThe company's CEO says Humana will make adjustments if health care use stays low.
April 29, 2020
Feds to Pause Many Benefits Action Periods Till After Outbreak Period EndsThe COBRA election period will end 120 days after the COVID-19 national emergency ends, EBSA says.
April 29, 2020
Where More Prospects Are Having Lung Problems: 50 States of Trend DataIn a few places, more high earners are getting conditions that could take their breath away.
April 29, 2020
Where More Prospects Are Getting Coronary Heart Disease: 50 States of Trend DataHigh earners in some places were having heart problems even before COVID-19 came along.
April 29, 2020
Where More Prospects Have Diabetes: 50 States of Trend DataIn some places, a growing number of people with money have high blood sugar.
April 29, 2020
Where More Prospects Are Getting Kidney Disease: 50 States of Trend DataHigh earners can end up on dialysis, too.
April 29, 2020
5 States Where Prospects Are Getting Fat Fast, With 50 States of Trend DataHigh earners in much of the counry continue to have trouble controlling their weight.
April 29, 2020
COVID-19 Adds Suspense to Dental InsuranceA Principal Financial executive told analysts that one question is how many patients dentists will be able to see.