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GAO: Most Medicare Part D Drug List Changes Helped Enrollees
By Staff WriterMost of the Medicare Part D prescription plan drug list changes that insurers made in the middle of 2008 and 2009 expanded enrollees' access to drugs, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
August 02, 2011
CMS Actuaries: Private Health Insurance Spending to Keep GrowingU.S. private health insurer spending on health care could increase about 65% between now and 2020, government researchers say.
August 02, 2011
Larsen: PPACA Rate Review Rules WorkAn Obama administration official defended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act rate review provisions today at a Senate hearing.
August 02, 2011
Obama Signs Debt Bill; Vows ‘Everything on Table’ for Future TalksAfter the Senate passed the bill, 74-26, on Tuesday, President Obama signed the bill into law and said that deficit reduction would need a 'balanced approach' to succeed.
August 01, 2011
Look to annuities for securityReceiving that last paycheck can be very unsettling for most people entering retirement.
August 01, 2011
In response to "Advisors: Skype your way to success"Skype does not work as well as people are led to believe. I had an account with them for several years.
August 01, 2011
Former Virginia Commissioner DiesAlfred Gross, a former longtime Virginia insurance commissioner, died Thursday, on his 65th birthday anniversary.
August 01, 2011
LTC Premiums: An Overview of OptionsThe premium payment your client chooses is not likely to be the most important decision he makes when customizing his long-term care insurance policy.