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July 14, 2011
Illinois Providers Fight Balance Billing LawHospital-based physicians and pathology groups in Illinois are trying to overturn a new state law that prohibits some providers from "balance billing" patients.
July 14, 2011
A Look to the Future: Why Exchanges Need AgentsBetween now and Jan. 1, 2014, we can expect to see legislation establishing state-specific health insurance exchanges passed and signed by governors across the country.
July 13, 2011
Workers to Return to Western New York BlueEmployees locked out by a New York state health insurer have ratified a new contract and are set to return to work Aug. 1.
July 13, 2011
N.Y. Same-Sex Marriage Law May Lead to ConflictsNew York state employers should review benefit plans carefully now that the state has adopted a law that lets same-sex couples wed.
July 13, 2011
FSA Sponsors Ask for W-2 Guideline ChangesThe Employers Council on Flexible Compensation is asking the Internal Revenue Service to clarify where flexible spending arrangements fit in with the new Form W-2 health benefits reporting requirements.
July 13, 2011
MLR: Agent Allies May Take Indirect ApproachState insurance commissioners who want to help health insurance agents and brokers cope with the new medical loss ratio rules apparently have decided that a behind-the-scenes strategy has the best change of succeeding.
July 13, 2011
Seniors urged to avoid four medical proceduresAccording to AARP, these treatments may do more harm than good.