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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Up, But Participation Varies by State, Carrier
By Staff WriterEnrollment in private fee-for-service Medicare Advantage plans declined as firms left the market, but the losses were offset by gains in enrollment in coordinated care plans, particularly local preferred provider organizations.
June 30, 2010
Kicking the canThe gross underestimation of the costs of running Medicare is a matter of record, and began just shortly after its enactment in 1965. We baby boomers combined with the current level of unemployment have just exacerbated an existing problem.
June 30, 2010
7 Ways to Make the Health Underwriting Process Less PainfulInsurance agents are challenged with taking clients through the underwriting process to obtain health insurance coverage - a task that prevents many producers from marketing these plans in the first place.
June 30, 2010
Coventry To Acquire Midwestern Health PlanCoventry Health Care Inc. (NYSE:CVH) hopes to grow in the Midwest by acquiring MHP Inc. and its subsidiaries from the Sisters of Mercy Health System.
June 30, 2010
Pennsylvania Still Looking For Risk Pool ManagerThe Pennsylvania Insurance Department is hiring an administrator to run a new health insurance program for state residents with health problems.
June 30, 2010
Producers Ask Commissioners to Join Loss Ratio FrayGroups that represent benefits advisors want insurance department chiefs to get more involved with National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) efforts to implement the new federal health system change laws.
June 30, 2010
2010 Senior Survey: Trust is keyThis year's Senior Survey revealed the impacts of a year's worth of national health care debate and continued economic downturn. Seniors are confused and concerned,
June 30, 2010
FAQ: Guaranteed Issue for Medicare SupplementWhen is the guaranteed issue period for Medicare Supplements?