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H.R. 4173: HHS Could Get Jurisdiction Over LTC Insurance (Corrected, Updated)
By Arthur D. PostalThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services may get the authority to handle long term care insurance issues -- and could possibly get to study the idea of a federal role in LTC insurance regulation.
June 15, 2010
Missouri Adds Autism Treatment MandateMissouri will require that health carriers provide up to $40,000 per year in applied behavioral analysis coverage for insured children who have autism spectrum disorders.
June 15, 2010
Georgia Renews Longitude ContractThe Georgia Department of Community Health will continue to work with Longitude Health Inc. to help employers set up wellness programs.
June 15, 2010
Hooper Holmes Taps Experts On FatAn insurance underwriting services firm has picked a girth evaluation technology partner.
June 15, 2010
Morris: Medicare Fraud Not Always NonviolentSome criminals use the proceeds from Medicare fraud to finance other criminal operations, a witness testified today at a hearing on Capitol Hill.
June 15, 2010
AmWINS: Retiree Drug Plan Sponsors Have OptionsA benefits firm is urging employers that have been getting the Medicare Part D retiree drug subsidy not to panic.
June 15, 2010
PPACA: Grandfather Rules Not So TerribleThe new interim final rules on grandfathered health plans are drawing a relatively mild response.
June 15, 2010
Tucson Combines Medical, Dental PlansCIGNA Corp. has persuaded a municipal client to offer integrated medical and dental coverage.