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We Can Handle Medicare for All: Aflac
By Allison BellExecutives said there's no way the program could pay all of the costs associated with a major illness.
April 26, 2019
New LifeSecure Policy Offers Hospital Observation Care CoverageThe hospital policy may help consumers cope with an alarming Medicare benefits gap.
April 25, 2019
California May Give Lawmakers More Clout Over CommissionerThe bill sponsor says he wants to equip state lawmakers to play a more active role in oversight.
April 25, 2019
Anthem's CEO Refers to 'Brokers' 4 TimesBut the company's CFO said that, if the company makes a deal, it would probably buy a Medicare plan provider.
April 25, 2019
SSDI Changes Complicate the Disability Benefits MazePrivate insurers care partly because many coordinate their own disability benefits with SSDI benefits.
April 25, 2019
Drug Makers' Charity Allies Help Their Fight to Keep Drug Prices HighOne 'nonprofit coalition' publishes op-eds blasting health insurers for trying to steer patients to cheaper therapies.
April 24, 2019
Economics Leads to Drug Shortage CrisisOne of the gaps is in the market for the drugs used to treat childhood cancer.
April 24, 2019
Washington May Leave Health Policy Alone: CenteneIn the first quarter, commercial individual major medical insurance did great.