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Strong Plan N Sales Could Signal Dramatic Shift in Medigap Market
By Allison BellIf current sales trends continue, the share of Medigap users with lean Plan N coverage could soon triple.
July 20, 2022
Anthem's Parent Says U.S. Employers Still Look StrongA strong job market could help the Fed move ahead with efforts to increase interest rates.
July 18, 2022
UnitedHealth Announces Strong Q2 Earnings as New COVID-19 Wave HitsUnitedHealth reported $5.2 billion in net income for the quarter on $80 billion in revenue, both increases over Q2 in 2021.
July 15, 2022
Manchin Says He'll Reconsider Biden's Tax, Climate Plan in SeptemberHe's willing to consider steps to lower prescription-drug prices and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies in the meantime.
July 15, 2022
Manchin Says No to New Tax Hikes, Climate SpendingThe senator said he's only willing to support legislation to lower prescription drug prices and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
July 11, 2022
Biden's Economic Plan Hits Crunch TimeHere's the status of tax, Medicare, drug pricing and other changes in the latest package, which aims to raise about $1 trillion in revenue.
July 08, 2022
Jacquline Morales to Oversee Security Benefit Operations: Executive ChangesIntegrity Marketing has added a health unit president. Lincoln Financial filled two human resources positions.
July 08, 2022
Debate: Should the Government Preserve COVID-Era Breaks on Health Coverage?Two professors discuss the merits of keeping health insurance affordable for millions amid high inflation.