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Insured small-group plan count drops 25% in two years
By Allison BellRegulatory reports show the number of covered lives fell 19%, according to Mark Farrah Associates.
July 11, 2016
Congress breaks down as Democrats retaliate over GOP slightsZika response funding continues to be one major flashpoint.
July 11, 2016
7 ideas for improving long-term care insuranceLongtime patient advocate Bonnie Burns shows regulators her recommendations for saving aging boomers.
July 10, 2016
WellCare, Centene are said to bid for Aetna Medicare assetsBids cover about 350,000 of Aetna and Humana's 4.5 million Medicare Advantage enrollees.
July 10, 2016
WellCare, Centene are said to bid for Aetna Medicare assetsBids cover about 350,000 of Aetna and Humana's 4.5 million Medicare Advantage enrollees.
July 09, 2016
Americans underestimate senior care costs [infographic]A Care.com survey finds many Americans don't know how much senior care costs and aren't saving for it either.
July 09, 2016
Poison pills for babiesWe all started out as babies who benefited from being free from the effects of a brain-destroying disease. We ought to be willing to chip in about $4 each to fight Zika.
July 08, 2016
7 must-know new ACA tax administration factsSome people got 1095-A exchange tax forms just because they contacted an exchange.