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Kaiser Study: Raising Medicare Age Would Shift Costs
By staff WriterA new study finds that raising the Medicare age under the healthcare reform law to 67 by 2014 would save the federal government an estimated $7.6 billion.
April 01, 2011
Washington State Imposes Acupuncture Claim FinesMike Kreidler, the Washington state insurance commissioner, imposed $65,000 in fines on a health insurer in collection with allegations that the insurer denied 220 acupuncture claims in an unreasonable fashion.
April 01, 2011
Washington State Imposes Acupuncture Claim FinesMike Kreidler, the Washington state insurance commissioner, imposed $65,000 in fines on a health insurer in collection with allegations that the insurer denied 220 acupuncture claims in an unreasonable fashion.
April 01, 2011
Steve Ferguson to Serve on International ForumThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has picked Steve Ferguson to represent the United States on the International Supervisory Forum.
April 01, 2011
FSB Releases Country Progress ReportsThe Financial Stability Board has posted a collection of national financial services reform reports.
April 01, 2011
Life insurance tip: Beating 'the high cost of waiting'Q. I sell long-term care insurance policies to prospects of all ages. But what is the best age to purchase this coverage?
April 01, 2011
Panel Eyes AARPThe health and oversight subcommittees at the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing today on the nature of AARP.
April 01, 2011
CMS on Track to Use Up Early Retiree Program FundingThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will stop accepting applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program in May because of lack of availability of funds.