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Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Life and Annuity Advisors Wake Up to Hurricane Ian Devastation
By Allison BellNAIFA has kicked off the response by activating its member support fund.
September 27, 2022
Why Social Security, Medicare Are Critical Even for Wealthy Clients: AdvisorsAs a speech by President Biden puts a spotlight on these topics, advisors can expect questions from clients.
September 27, 2022
Medicare Part B Premium to Fall 3.1% in 2023This will be just the third time since Medicare was enacted in 1965 that premiums will decrease, an analyst says.
September 27, 2022
Lawmakers Try Again on Medicare End-of-Life Planning BenefitS. 4873 would let Medicare pay social workers, but not financial planners, for care planning services.
September 26, 2022
Medicare Plan Brokerages Have a 'Churn Problem': Corey MetzmanA web broker's COO sees Medicare advice as an important part of holistic planning.
September 23, 2022
Managing Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies for RetirementAdvisors must consider the interaction of their clients' retirement income sufficiency, income taxes and potential estate taxes.
September 23, 2022
House Bill Could Help Health Plans Improve Provider DirectoriesAnother bill could create a rating system for health plans' behavioral health provider lists.
September 21, 2022
Republicans Attack HHS Over 'Family Glitch' Health Rule ChangeVern Buchanan wants more information about efforts to close an ACA family coverage gap.