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NAIC Opposes Grandfather Swapping
By Allison BellIf an employer wants to have an insured, grandfathered health plan, it ought to stick with the same insurer, according to the officers of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
January 24, 2011
Ready to RepealAmidst great anticipation, the new House Republican majority has carried out its pledge to repeal healthcare reform legislation by bringing to vote H.R. 2, the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act.
January 24, 2011
PPACA: Employers, Workers Still in a FogTypical employers and typical workers are not quite sure how the new federal health care laws will affect their group health benefits.
January 24, 2011
NAIC Opposes Grandfather SwappingIf an employer wants to have an insured, grandfathered health plan, it ought to stick with the same insurer, according to the officers of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
January 24, 2011
California Commissioner Wins Approval for MLR RuleThe California Office of Administrative Law is letting California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones apply an 80% minimum medical loss ratio requirement to the individual health insurance market.
January 24, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOROn January 10, we ran a daily news item on how Representative Ted Poe (R-Tex.), while speaking in support of H.R. 2, the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act bill.
January 24, 2011
Minnesota Group Argues for More LTC Financing OptionsA Minnesota public-interest group is recommending reforms to force individuals in the state to take on more fiscal responsibility for possible extended-care needs late in life.