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Researcher: Remember the LTCI demographics
By Allison BellRecessions and low rates may cause ripples, but the wave is what matters, a witness tells the NAIC.
November 30, 2012
CMS posts risk-management proposalsFederal exchange plans would have to offer similar commissions on and off the exchanges.
November 30, 2012
NHCAA elects board chairAlanna M. Lavelle, director of Special Investigations of WellPoint, succeeds Jack Price, former chief security officer of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
November 30, 2012
Feds propose PPACA multi-state plan regsOPM officials say they might exempt the new MSPs from some state laws.
November 30, 2012
5 worst influenza pandemicsSeasonal flu still claims a couple hundred thousand victims worldwide each year; pandemic outbreaks have claimed millions.
November 30, 2012
Forced to choose: nursing home vs. hospiceAn older person, someone who will die within six months, leaves a hospital. Where does she go?
November 29, 2012
Senate Democrats divided over cuts to benefit programsDeep divisions among Senate Democrats over whether to cut popular benefit programs pose a big obstacle to attempts to avoid an economy-crushing fiscal cliff.
November 29, 2012
The flexible long-term care planWhen used creatively, combo products can ensure your clients long-term care needs are covered, whatever might happen down the road.