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More States Approve EssentialLTC Policy Partnership Use
By Allison BellConsumers can buy the stand-alone policy for ordinary use in 46 states and the District of Columbia.
September 26, 2018
House OKs S. 2554, a Bill That Would Ban Pharmacy 'Gag Clauses'The Senate has already passed the bill, and Trump supports it.
September 26, 2018
Dear Connecticut: CVS Can't Afford Aetna. Sincerely, New YorkMaria Vullo says CVS might have to squeeze Aetna policyholders to make the deal work.
September 26, 2018
The Math of Medicare Enrollment Delay Option for Working ClientsDeciding when to enroll in Medicare coverage is more complicated when a client continues to work, and can effect claiming Social Security.
September 26, 2018
Reliance Standard Life to Move Headquarters to Bigger SpaceThe Tokio Marine unit hopes to add at least 127 employees over three years.
September 26, 2018
Some Consumers Would Still Let Life Insurers Track Them With SmartphonesOnly some consumers are willing to accept real-time monitoring to hold down premiums. But some are.
September 25, 2018
Gilead to Sell Cheaper Versions of Ultra-High-Cost Hepatitis DrugsThe new drugs will cost 'only' $24,000 per course of treatment.
September 25, 2018
4 Ways Wellness Can Cost Annuity Clients a FortunePeople who control their health risks need to plan for extra years of life.