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Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Ryan to Unveil GOP Budget Plan: $4 Trillion Cut Over 10 Years
By Marlene Y. SatterRep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., the new chairman of the House Budget Committee, announced over the weekend on Fox News Sunday that he would unveil a new Republican budget proposal that cuts over $4 trillion from government spending over the next 10 years
April 03, 2011
CIGNA Study Draws Link between Treatment and Medical CostsThere is a potential association between treated gum disease and reduced medical costs for patients with diabetes, according to a study conducted by CIGNA.
April 03, 2011
MLR ActionThe decision of state insurance regulators to delay a decision on whether they will support health insurance agents on the critical medical loss ratio issue constitutes to be a major setback for the agents.
April 01, 2011
Washington State Imposes Acupuncture Claim FinesMike Kreidler, the Washington state insurance commissioner, imposed $65,000 in fines on a health insurer in collection with allegations that the insurer denied 220 acupuncture claims in an unreasonable fashion.
April 01, 2011
Washington State Imposes Acupuncture Claim FinesMike Kreidler, the Washington state insurance commissioner, imposed $65,000 in fines on a health insurer in collection with allegations that the insurer denied 220 acupuncture claims in an unreasonable fashion.
April 01, 2011
Steve Ferguson to Serve on International ForumThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has picked Steve Ferguson to represent the United States on the International Supervisory Forum.
April 01, 2011
FSB Releases Country Progress ReportsThe Financial Stability Board has posted a collection of national financial services reform reports.
April 01, 2011
Life insurance tip: Beating 'the high cost of waiting'Q. I sell long-term care insurance policies to prospects of all ages. But what is the best age to purchase this coverage?