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EBSA Rules on Use of Demutualization Proceeds
By Staff WriterOfficials at the Employee Benefits Security Administration have answered a question about whether a welfare benefit plan can provide wellness benefits by using demutualization proceeds.
February 14, 2011
NAIC Rearranges Committee ListThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has moved some working groups and task forces into different committees.
February 14, 2011
Republicans vs. PPACA: The Senate Finance HHS Budget HearingRepublicans today attacked Obama administration implementation of the Affordable Care Act at a hearing on part of the administration's 2012 budget proposal.
February 14, 2011
Distribution Deals: Digital - Benefit Group of New England; Brown - United Benefit and GottliebDigital Insurance Inc. has acquired the Benefit Group of New England L.L.C. through a merger.
February 14, 2011
EBSA Rules on Use of Demutualization ProceedsOfficials at the Employee Benefits Security Administration have answered a question about whether a welfare benefit plan can provide wellness benefits by using demutualization proceeds.
February 14, 2011
Health care alert: Shortened Medicare Advantage withdrawal periodChanges in Medicare Advantage rules brought about by the health care law mean that seniors have a shorter time period in which to withdraw from MA plans
February 14, 2011
How to Make Asset-Based Long Term Care Protection Part of Your PracticeYou may have heard it from colleagues, the media, or even your own clients, but there is clearly increasing momentum for protecting against long term care expenses through asset-based products.
February 14, 2011
Life and Health Care after the California Midterm ElectionsIn the wake of November's election, many Californians are wondering how the states and the federal government might change much-debated Patient Protection and Affordable Care (PPACA).