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Help Prepare Boomers For Medicare Supplement Plans
By Edward MartinBy 2030, the 65+ population in the United States is projected to swell to 72 million. In the coming years, this will open up opportunities for agents to engage and educate potential clients, especially baby boomers, about senior health care options.
May 01, 2009
LIFE Maps DI GapAbout 27% of U.S. workers say they would have trouble supporting themselves financially the instant they suffered a disabling illness or injury.
May 01, 2009
Speakers Warn Of Over-RegulationIndependent agents here at a conference heard Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., voice strong support for state insurance regulation.
May 01, 2009
Feds Form CHIP GroupGovernment agencies are seeking nominations for members for a new Children's Health Insurance Program Working Group.
May 01, 2009
Program Warns Of Drug ConflictsA unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. has come up with a system that can warn doctors and pharmacies about potentially dangerous drug interactions.
May 01, 2009
Program Warns Of Drug ConflictsA unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. has come up with a system that can warn doctors and pharmacies about potentially dangerous drug interactions.
May 01, 2009
Emphasize caregiving in the LTCI equationI'm targeting baby boomers for my LTCI sales, and I'm realizing that caregiving is an important issue for this group.
May 01, 2009
Feds Form CHIP GroupGovernment agencies are seeking nominations for members for a new Children's Health Insurance Program Working Group.