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PPACA: Feds Say Their Exchanges Will Love Agents
By Allison BellCCIIO offers PPACA federal exchange guidance to work as closely with producers as states will let it.
May 15, 2012
Fidelity: Retiree Medical Care Will Cost as Much as HouseA 65-year-old couple retiring in 2012 is estimated to need $240,000 to cover medical expenses throughout retirement.
May 15, 2012
LTCI Watch: The Alzheimer's PlanThe government takes on one of insurers' archenemies, and insurers yawn. Maybe insurers need a neurological workup?
May 15, 2012
Cigna to Put More Eggs in Another BasketCigna agrees to acquire the Great American supplemental insurance business and expand its individual and senior segments.
May 15, 2012
Milliman Health Cost Study: Facilities Outmuscle PhysiciansEmployer plan costs rose 5% for physician care, 7.6% for hospital inpatient care, and 8.6% for outpatient care.
May 15, 2012
LTCI Watch: The Alzheimer's PlanThe government takes on one of insurers' archenemies, and insurers yawn. Maybe insurers need a neurological workup?
May 15, 2012
Milliman Health Cost Study: Facilities Outmuscle PhysiciansEmployer plan costs rose 5% for physician care, 7.6% for hospital inpatient care, and 8.6% for outpatient care.
May 15, 2012
National Alzheimer's Plan Mentions LTCI, BrieflyThe document drafters don't seem to expect commercial insurers to do much to help consumers.