Health Insurance
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Group Health Gets the Biggest Federal Health Subsidy: CBO
By Allison BellThe group health tax break now accounts for 38% of federal health subsidies for people under 65.
May 02, 2019
Genworth Says It Needs $6 Billion in Additional LTCI Rate HikesThe company says it received approvals for $500 million in LTCI increases in the first quarter.
May 02, 2019
Changing U.S. Health Finance Involves, Um, Words: CBOBudget analysts have tried to use an eagerly awaited new report to promote health policy literacy.
May 01, 2019
Cutting Provider Pay 40% for Medicare for All Might Be Hard: Hearing WitnessesHolding provider pay steady could cost about $6.2 trillion over 10 years.
May 01, 2019
HealthEquity Makes $2 Billion Offer for WageWorksThe unsolicited deal could combine two large benefit account administrators.
May 01, 2019
2020 Medicare Premium Hike Could Wipe Out Social Security COLA for Many RetireesThe Senior Citizens League is forecasting a 6.5% jump in the 2020 Medicare Part B premium.
May 01, 2019
CNO Wants More Agents With Securities LicensesBhojwani is also hoping for better times for rural households.
May 01, 2019
Genworth Reports Higher EarningsThe long-term care insurance unit posted a net profit.