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Life and Annuity Players Prepare to Pop Secure Act Champagne Bottle Corks
By Allison BellNAIFA's CEO points out that the House passed the act shortly after NAIFA sent 600 members to Capitol Hill.
December 18, 2019
Appeals Court Declares ACA Individual Mandate UnconstitutionalBut the court raised the possibility that much of the ACA could survive the death of the individual mandate provision.
December 18, 2019
New York Life Makes $6.3 Billion Deal for Cigna Group Life and Disability UnitCigna would get cash. New York Life would get a buffer against low interest rates.
December 17, 2019
Health Coverage May Get $348B Spending Bill BoostCadillac plan tax repeal and health insurer tax repeal are part of the 'must pass' FCAA 2020 package.
December 17, 2019
7 (Polite) Life and Annuity Player Whoops of Joy for the Return of the Secure ActA bill life and annuity groups have cherished is now Division O of the must-pass 'Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.'
December 16, 2019
Big Spending Bill Leaves Out Health Agent Comp Disclosure: Lamar AlexanderThe must-pass bill will include provisions related to generic drug competition and biologic drug competition.
December 16, 2019
HSA Minimum Cash Balances Come With an Unseen PriceThe author wants HSA providers to unshackle the account owners' cash.
December 16, 2019
HealthCare.Gov Pushes Plan Selection Deadline to Early WednesdaySome state exchange programs have also adjusted their signup deadlines.