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Some of the Left's Ideas Start to Go Mainstream
By Noah SmithOne idea with cross-the-aisle appeal may be universal basic health coverage.
August 16, 2018
Voluntary Accident Insurance Can 'Balance the Stool'Here's the case for why workers should add a third leg to their personal protection arrangements.
August 15, 2018
Alphabet to Help Oscar Move Into Medicare Advantage MarketThe startup hopes to offer its first Medicare Advantage plans in 2020.
August 15, 2018
Mutual of Omaha Adds Medicare Drug Plans and an LTC RiderThe company already offers a chronic care rider, but it says it wants to let consumers choose which kind to use.
August 14, 2018
Icahn Drops Fight to Block Cigna's Express Scripts DealTwo big shareholder advisory firms say they like the transaction.
August 14, 2018
Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirements Face New Legal ChallengeGroups are accusing the Trump administration of trying to rewrite the Medicaid Act.
August 14, 2018
Genworth and China Oceanwide Push Back Deal DeadlineThe extension agreement calls for China Oceanwide to provide $1.5 billion in financing after the consummation.
August 14, 2018
Wilton Re Picks LTCG to Help It Manage CNO PoliciesThe deal includes services for about 70,000 policies and about 8,000 active claims.