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What the Class Act can teach the long term care insurance industry
By Marilee Kern DriscollThe long term care benefiits in the proposed Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 and included in some of today's legislaiton are worth a good hard look.
October 12, 2009
Virginia Panel To Review Telehealth Mandate ProposalA Mid-Atlantic state might require state-regulated health insurers to pay for members to consult with doctors and other care providers over the telephone.
October 12, 2009
Baucus Bill Not Cheap For Middle-Income Families: CBOHealth exchange coverage premiums and cost-sharing could cost a family of 4 with an annual income of $102,000 19% of its income.
October 12, 2009
Medical Malpractice Curbs A Winner: CBOThe Congressional Budget Office reported Friday that tort reform would save the federal government $54 billion over 10 years.
October 12, 2009
Health Insurers: Baucus Bill Would Make The Mess WorseImplementing the taxes proposed in the Senate Finance Committee health reform proposal would increase the cost of health care by 14% over the next 5 years, America's Health Insurance Plans says.
October 12, 2009
Graphic: Older applicants keep buying life insuranceLife insurance sales may be off overall lately, but not for the older folks. They keep on buying.
October 12, 2009
Quotable: Doug Head on settlementsGeorge Head summarized the point of life settlements
October 12, 2009
Quotable: Doug Head on settlementsGeorge Head summarized the point of life settlements