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By Staff WriterJohn Hancock Annuities says it sees consumer interest in purchasing power inflation protection as well as in principal protection.
September 08, 2011
Brokering Benefits from TechnologyAcross the country, many in the healthcare marketplace -- from doctors and hospitals to employers and benefits consultants -- are trying to figure out where they fit into President Obama's brave new healthcare world.
September 08, 2011
PPACA: HHS Asks States to Help Think About Section 1331 PlansSome states could hire health insurers to offer a new type of health plan - the Section 1331 Basic Health Program plan -- to moderate-income individuals.
September 07, 2011
Medicare expands competitive biddingDespite protests, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is forging ahead with plans to expand its competitive bidding program.
September 07, 2011
PPACA: Employers Ask Feds to Rethink Comparative Effectiveness Research FeeThe ERISA Industry Committee - an employer group - is asking the Internal Revenue Service to make administration of the new comparative effectiveness research fee as simple as possible.
September 07, 2011
Oliver Wyman Analyzes the UninsuredAbout 75% of uninsured U.S. residents could end up buying health coverage in 2014, consultants say.
September 07, 2011
Changes Rattle Northwestern CarrierSystem change problems and problems with implementing new federal laws are affecting service levels at Regence Group, the company says.
September 07, 2011
Seniors: Most likely to be happySeniors who report being satisfied with their standard of living are more than twice as likely to report being emotionally healthy.