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Insurance Think Tank Points to 'Cradle-to-Grave' Approach
By Scott WooldridgeThe Geneva Association study also recommends an approach that combines life and health insurance.
August 25, 2021
Lobbying Group Cautions on Adding Dental, Vision Coverage to MedicareMedicare Advantage plans could have 48% to 73% fewer rebate dollars available without a benchmark adjustment, a study found.
August 25, 2021
Pfizer Seeks Full U.S. Approval for Covid-19 Booster ShotPfizer and BioNTechsay are asking regulators to sign off on a third dose to quell a rise in infections among vaccinated people.
August 24, 2021
Quarter of Couples Who Married in 2020 Said 'I Do' for Health Insurance: SurveyMillions of people who lost their jobs in the first half of 2020 sought alternative ways to receive health coverage.
August 24, 2021
How COVID-19 Has Changed Americans' Views on Health InsuranceA recent poll finds many individuals are more anxious about dying than before and motivated to acquire new policies.
August 23, 2021
How the Pandemic Is Driving the Insurance Market: MDRTAmericans worry more about early death, disability or needing LTC, but they still underestimate the likelihood of becoming disabled.
August 23, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID Vaccine Wins Landmark U.S. ApprovalThe approval is the first full FDA approval for a COVID vaccine, and other vaccines could receive approvals in coming months.
August 22, 2021
What Agents Should Know About How Medicare Covers Ostomy ProductsMore than 750,000 people in the United States have ostomies.