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Improving Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increase Communications
By Claude ThauOne of the top players in the LTCI market looks, in-depth, at the controversy over rate increase notices.
May 16, 2018
Small Tax Hike Could Keep Social Security Solvent for DecadesThe Center for Retirement Research offers several proposals to modernize Social Security so it doesn't run out of funds and helps the most vulnerable.
May 15, 2018
Telehealth Benefits Can Put Caregivers' Lives in BalanceEveryone can use a benefit that adds hours to the day. Here's an example.
May 15, 2018
Midsize Employers Still Face ACA Hassles: Red Tape WranglerThe IRS has been telling some employers to pay millions of dollars in fines.
May 14, 2018
3 Top Prospect Groups for Trump's AHPsTrump's proposed plans could attract 670,000 to 2.4 million enrollees.
May 13, 2018
Congo Records 32 Suspected Ebola Cases Over Past Month, WHO SaysA possible source of catastrophic life insurance risk is back in the news.
May 11, 2018
Insurers to Trump: Let Our Drug Price Negotiators WorkAHIP says it likes many of the new proposals but thinks some would increase prices.
May 11, 2018
Trump Promises Aggressive Campaign to Cut US Drug PricesThe proposal could affect health insurance costs, and clients' out-of-pocket spending.