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New NAIC Long-Term Care Insurance Squad May Keep Some Work Private
By Allison BellOne area of interest is the benefits-reduction options offered to customers who want to avoid rate increases.
August 01, 2019
Democrats Should Stop the Health Policy Bickering: Cory BookerThe Democrats in Debate 2B agreed on one thing: that for-profit health insurers are awful.
August 01, 2019
LTCI Policyholders' Grip Is Loosening: GenworthSome policyholders are coping with premium hikes by accepting benefits reductions.
July 31, 2019
Delaney v. Sanders: Will Medicare for All Kill the Hospitals?Sanders said administrative savings will make his plan work. Delaney said Sanders' math is wrong.
July 31, 2019
Insurers Hug Medicare Part D Less PassionatelyThe base Medicare Part D bid figures are still falling, but not as fast as they were last year.
July 31, 2019
Genworth Says It's Seeking Buyers for Canadian UnitThe company is reporting $168 million in net income, and $37 million in LTCI operating earnings.
July 30, 2019
Medicare for All? Not ReallyA working agent contends that Bernie Sanders' plan sounds more like something else.
July 29, 2019
Parents' Health Care Spending Can Be a Risk to Clients' RetirementAdvisors need to know where their clients stand as far as aging parent patient care to avoid costly mistakes.