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PCIP: Michigan Plans Save the Risk Pool
By Allison BellTwo Michigan carriers have worked out a deal to rescue the state's ability to run a homegrown Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan program.
August 23, 2010
PCIP: NY Bridge Plan Opens DoorsNew York state now has an active Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, the NY Bridge Plan.
August 23, 2010
California Rescission Battle Now in CourtThe Association of California Life & Health Insurance Companies has filed a lawsuit in an effort to keep California from enforcing new anti-rescission regulations.
August 23, 2010
No More Unreasonable Rate Increases for TX InsurersUnder the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), state regulators will require insurance companies to justify "unreasonable" premium rate increases.
August 23, 2010
Alfred Gross to Leave Virginia BureauAlfred Gross plans to retire from his post as Virginia insurance commissioner Dec. 31.
August 23, 2010
PPACA: Use of Preventive Care May GrowThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could lead to an increase in use of preventive care services, according Towers Watson & Company.
August 23, 2010
HSAs: The Deer Are MovingHealth savings accounts (HSAs) survived the health bill battle of 2010.
August 23, 2010
Battle Lines Drawn on Optional Federal CharterThe battle lines are already being drawn in anticipation of a battle royal in Congress in 2011 over the creation of an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurers.