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Covid-19 Health Benefits Rule Resources: All 50 States and D.C.
By Allison BellEach state is taking its own approach to Covid-19 health insurance regulation. Here's a directory.
March 16, 2020
Keep Calm and Carry On (With Your Practice)What can insurance agents do during a pandemic? Plenty.
March 16, 2020
Some 'Excepted Benefits' Policies Might Cover Covid-19 TestingAt least some issuers of health insurance products that fall outside the scope of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits rules are providing extra…
March 16, 2020
CDC Advises Against Gatherings of 50 or MoreIt also recommended "virtual" events instead whenever feasible.
March 13, 2020
HHS Gets Emergency Medicare Advantage Provider Network Change AuthorityThe new Covid-19 presidential emergency proclamation gives Alex Azar extra powers.
March 13, 2020
Another Hazard of Pandemics: HackersHackers may seek to take advantage of advisors and others distracted by coronavirus, a law firm says.
March 13, 2020
Covid-19 Aid Bill May Impose Testing Mandate on Self-Insured Group PlansAnother provision could provide up to $4,000 per month for people in quarantine.
March 12, 2020
IPipeline Builds LexisNexis Data Into Tools: Tech BitsIn other news, LL Global has developed an account takeover reporting program.