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Firm Adds Medicare Help
By staff WriterHealth Systems International L.L.C. can help health plans comply with Medicare coordination reporting requirements....
May 22, 2009
Unum Increases DividendThe Unum Group Corp. board today decided to increase the company's quarterly dividend 10%, to 8.25 cents per common share.
May 22, 2009
Web Exclusive: More On COBRAThe IRS has provided detailed guidance concerning what "involuntary termination" means with respect to eligibility for the new COBRA premium subsidy. Sonya E. King can guide you through the guidance
May 22, 2009
N.Y. Eyes Producer ChargesLicensed New York state agents and brokers can help clients with COBRA services free of charge, but they must charge for helping clients review and buy independent wellness programs.
May 22, 2009
N.Y. OKs Balance BillingNew York state doctors and hospitals serving patients enrolled in most health plans other than health maintenance organization plans can bill patients for amounts not paid by the plans.
May 22, 2009
EBSA Taking COBRA AppealsThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has set up a system that individuals can use to contest COBRA premium subsidy denials.
May 22, 2009
CAHI Defends UnderwritingThe Council for Affordable Health Insurance has released a report that analyzes the possible side effects of efforts to limit health insurers' ability to reject high-risk applicants.
May 22, 2009
The COBRA Premium Subsidy And 'Involuntary Terminations'The IRS has provided detailed guidance concerning what "involuntary termination" means with respect to eligibility for the new COBRA premium subsidy.