Health Insurance
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Senate Moves Ahead On COBRA Subsidy Extension (CLARIFIED)
By Staff WriterSenate leaders expect lawmakers to vote Wednesday on H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which would extend the COBRA premium subsidy to April 30.
April 13, 2010
Principal Heads To NashvilleA health insurer has opened a new provider network office.
April 13, 2010
Contending with the looming "entitlement crisis"Generational issues will require a three-pronged solution: reduced benefits, private investment and, of course, raised taxes.
April 13, 2010
California Spells Out Settlement ProvisionsThe California Department of Insurance has posted education requirements for agents who want to sell life settlements in the state.
April 13, 2010
Nippon Life ExpandsAn insurer that has focused on marketing to multinational employers has started offering small group and large group health plans in Texas and South Carolina.
April 13, 2010
CBO's Estimates on Healthcare Bill Came With a WarningAgency's director hedged on estimates' long-term viability
April 13, 2010
Court Puts Michigan Health Carrier In RehabilitationA state court judge in Michigan has issued an order that puts the state's Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation in charge of rehabilitating American Community Mutual Insurance Company.
April 13, 2010
Contending with the looming "entitlement crisis"Generational issues will require a three-pronged solution: reduced benefits, private investment and, of course, raised taxes.