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IRS Releases Annuity-LTC Exchange Guidance
By Allison BellThe Internal Revenue Service has come out with a document, IRS Notice 2011-68, that discusses the tax rules that apply to annuity-long term care benefits hybrids and exchanges of annuity cash surrender value for qualified LTC insurance.
August 15, 2011
Officials: 11th Circuit PPACA Ruling Clouds Benefits PictureThe 11 U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on PPACA ensures that the Supreme Court will be the ultimate arbiter of the law's constitutionality, but it muddies the water as to what benefits employers will have to provide, industry officials say.
August 15, 2011
Insurance Product Training: August 15th - August 22ndDo you need insurance product training?
August 15, 2011
Applied Behavioral Analysis Suit Wins Class-Action StatusA lawsuit over coverage for applied behavioral analysis, a therapy used for treating autism, has won class-action status in the U.S. District Court in Philadelphia.
August 15, 2011
Avalere: Poor Uninsureds' Health Not So ExcellentLow-income people without health insurance are much less likely than low-income Medicaid enrollees to say they are in excellent health.
August 15, 2011
Clients at Risk: Confusing Home Market Values With Rebuilding CostsWhen it comes to proper home insurance coverage, avoid the dangerous misconception arising from declining home values.
August 14, 2011
HealthEquity Acquires MsaverHealthEquity Inc. has bought First Horizon Msaver Inc., a health savings account administrator, from First Tennessee Bank N.A.
August 14, 2011
Missouri Department: Our Exchange Has Bipartisan SupportOfficials at the Missouri Department of Insurance say they believe their state's health insurance exchange has support from Republicans as well as Democrats.