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Insights from a seasoned long-term care insurance agent
By David A. SaltzmanThis is Part Two of the ShiftShapers Podcast Series featuring LTCI expert Bill Dyess. Here, the insurance industry veteran talks hybrid product suitability, inflation riders and more.
February 28, 2017
Judge certifies ACA risk corridors class action noticeInsurers that want to opt in will be able to sign up online.
February 28, 2017
GOP Obamacare plan suffers blow with rejection by key RepublicanMark Walker of North Carolina said he objects to replacement proposals that include refundable tax credits.
February 27, 2017
Government plan enrollment rises againNew Mark Farrah figures show how the invisible fingernails of the market cause leaks.
February 27, 2017
Use HealthCare.gov to settle risk corridor payment claimsBefore the government shuts down ACA programs, it ought to get them appraised.
February 27, 2017
Former NAIC head hopes for informal ACA change talksBen Nelson says lawmakers might be able to overcome partisanship with private conversations.
February 27, 2017
Trump courts governors, health insurer CEOsThe president cited Rick Scott, Scott Walker and Chris Christie as health policy advisors.
February 27, 2017
Trump tells insurers to expect `something special'The participants included executives from Anthem, UnitedHealth and Kaiser Permanente.