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GAO Skeptical About Private Disability Insurance as an SSDI Fix
By Allison BellThe watchdog agency says regulators would have to do more to oversee the claim administration process.
April 10, 2018
How Trump's ACA World May Work in 2019, for AgentsNothing in the 2019 parameters document will require issuers to pay agent or broker commissions.
April 10, 2018
Group Defends Stand-Alone Long-Term Care Insurance With InfographicAALTCI is using survey data it had on hand to show that issuers spend billions of dollars on paying LTC claims.
April 09, 2018
Fast Changes in U.S. Health CareThe prevailing trends may continue to push health care system players to the altar.
April 09, 2018
30,000 Strong and Counting, UnitedHealth Gathers a Doctor ArmyHospitals have also been buying physician practices.
April 09, 2018
How to Help Clients Use Family Caregiver BenefitsHere are critical things to know about how disability insurance policies can do more.
April 08, 2018
Democrats Aim to Turn Obamacare Into Asset From Burden in 2018Many of the Democrats running now talk about how repeal of the health law could hurt them.
April 08, 2018
Rare Loss for U.S. Pharma Lobby Will Cost the Industry BillionsCongress may not be able to make major changes until after the November elections.