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Senators Sign On to Medicare Advantage Defender Team
By Allison BellThe list of 13 members includes five Republicans, Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin.
October 13, 2021
The Medicare Advantage Budget Fights Will Be BrutalPlus, four other predictions for the Medicare annual enrollment period for 2022 coverage.
October 13, 2021
Michigan Officials Say 14 Hit Aflac With Fake Injury ClaimsThe suspects sought $3 million for nonexistent chiropractic treatment, according to the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
October 13, 2021
Colorado Adds Gender-Affirming Care to Essential Health Benefits PackageAn actuarial firm says the move might increase total claim costs by about 0.04%.
October 12, 2021
New York Life Adds a Participating Individual Disability PolicyPolicyholders can collect dividends after the fifth policy year.
October 11, 2021
Hawaii Asks Health Plans to Show Gender Transition Benefits on WebColin Hayashida wants the benefits descriptions to go up as soon as possible.
October 08, 2021
Best & Worst HSAs for Investing: 2021Morningstar ranked 11 prominent HSA providers; none received top marks across the board.
October 08, 2021
Cigna Makes $5.75B Deal With ChubbCigna will keep its main expat health business. It expects to use deal proceeds to buy back shares.