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Lobbying Group Cautions on Adding Dental, Vision Coverage to Medicare
By Michael S. FischerMedicare Advantage plans could have 48% to 73% fewer rebate dollars available without a benchmark adjustment, a study found.
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.
August 20, 2021
FINRA Seeks Sanctions Against Ex-Pru Rep Over Fake Insurance ApplicationsThe former Pruco broker also allegedly forged clients' signatures, FINRA says.
August 20, 2021
Here's What ACA Plans Cost in 2021 Without SubsidiesAverage monthly premiums hovered near record highs, and deductibles keep going up, eHealth found.
August 20, 2021
Health Care Group to Pay $2M for Misleading ClientsHealth Plan Intermediaries Holdings left consumers with limited coverage and tens of thousands of dollars in bills, says California's insurance commissioner.