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Health Plan Reinsurer Offers Unlimited Stop-Loss
By Staff WriterExcess Reinsurance Underwriters Agency Inc. is introducing unlimited annual maximums on its stop-loss policies for employer-funded health care plans.
June 11, 2010
Many LTC Insurance Buyers Pay Under $1,500 A Year: StudyAbout 35% of individuals who recently purchased long term care insurance were paying less than $1,499 per year for the coverage, according to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, Westlake Village, Calif.
June 10, 2010
Golden Rule To Take American Community InsuredsA unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. has agreed to provide health coverage for 42,000 policyholders who have American Community Mutual Insurance Company individual medical coverage.
June 10, 2010
CIGNA To Withdraw From Medicare Private FFS MarketA large carrier has decided to stop selling Medicare Advantage private fee-for-service plans in 2011.
June 10, 2010
ACA: Empire State Adopts Health Rate LawThe New York State Insurance Department now has the authority to review and approve health premium increases before they are implemented by carriers.
June 10, 2010
Health Plan Reinsurer Offers Unlimited Stop-LossExcess Reinsurance Underwriters Agency Inc. is introducing unlimited annual maximums on its stop-loss policies for employer-funded health care plans.
June 10, 2010
Survey Attributes Positivity To Boomer HealthA recent survey found that while most boomers feel younger than they actually are, they're more likely to attribute that to a positive mental outlook...
June 10, 2010
Boomers Have Highest Suicide RateContrary to previous reports that boomers are fairly positive, a report from the Centers for Disease Control found the suicide rate among 45-54-year-olds is...