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UnitedHealth to Pay $14.3M in 'Landmark' Settlement Over Mental Health Parity Law
By Jason GrantThe insurer will end policies that created a coverage gap between those receiving traditional treatments and those in psychotherapy.
August 18, 2021
U.S. Expands Booster Shots to All American Adults to Head Off Delta VariantElderly people and health-care workers who got their shots at the beginning of the year will become eligible for the boosters first.
August 18, 2021
Top 14 Advisory Services Clients Want, but Aren't GettingLess than 10% of clients actually receive some of these services even though the vast majority expect them, a Spectrem survey found.
August 17, 2021
Talk About Disability Insurance Now: Idea FileVirgil Miller, a top executive at Aflac, says later is too late.
August 17, 2021
Oscar Reports Big Enrollment Gains: EarningsThe company reported a $73 million net loss for the quarter.
August 16, 2021
FINRA Bars Ex-New York Life, Pru Rep Over Forged Annuity FormsThe former rep allegedly submitted applications for clients without their consent in order to meet production requirements.
August 13, 2021
New Bill Creates Medicare Part E, Open to AllMedicare Part E would be available to every individual who is not already eligible for Medicare or Medicaid.
August 13, 2021
Biden Stumps for Medicare Drug Price NegotiationsThe president also talked up plans to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare.