Health Insurance
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Cigna Makes $5.75B Deal With Chubb
By Allison BellCigna will keep its main expat health business. It expects to use deal proceeds to buy back shares.
October 06, 2021
Medicare May Update Fraud Victim Income RulesProgram managers are putting an IRMAA 'life-changing event' definition project on their regulatory agenda.
October 05, 2021
The Business Case for Voluntary BenefitsA CEO in the sector says employee-paid options can help an employer stand out.
October 04, 2021
'Surprise Bill' Arbitrators Should Not Send Surprise Bills: RegulatorsCharges for provider-insurer arbitration under state "no surprises" programs range from $270 to $6,000.
October 04, 2021
Medicare Advantage Scourge Sees $830B in Program FatDefenders say the "fat" protects sick, elderly people from holes in care, and huge bills.
October 01, 2021
4 in 5 Millennial Workers Expect Major Life Changes in Next Year: MetLifeThe plans most frequently delayed by the pandemic include getting medical treatment, selling a home, moving to another part of the country and getting a divorce.
October 01, 2021
EHealth Names Lincoln Financial CFO: Personnel MovesTransamerica has a new regional vice president for retirement plans.
September 30, 2021
Average 2022 Medicare Advantage Premiums Fall 10%The average monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage health plan will fall to $19 per month in 2022 from $21.22 this year.