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5 More Things to Know About the New Short-Term Medical Final Regs
By Allison Bell'Short-term, limited-duration' medical policies (that can last up 36 months) could show up just as the ACA open enrollment period starts.
August 01, 2018
Single-Payer Health Plan Studies Give Fuel to the Left and RightAnalysts at RAND, and Mercatus, say a single-payer plan could lead to a small drop in spending.
August 01, 2018
Canadian Pension Board Arm Agrees to Reinsure Big CNO LTCI BlockCanadian Pension Board Arm Agrees to Reinsure Big CNO LTCI Block
August 01, 2018
10 Juicy Parts of the New Final Short-Term Medical Regs, for AgentsIn theory, the coverage can last for 36 months — but states don't have to let that happen.
August 01, 2018
ACLI to Lobby for Supplemental BenefitsAdvocacy efforts will include products such as dental insurance and hospital indemnity insurance, the group says.
August 01, 2018
Rate Hikes Help Push Genworth LTCI Premium Revenue HigherThe company is still trying to complete the China Oceanwide deal.
July 31, 2018
Key Medicare Drug Plan Benchmark Price FallsSomeday, insurers may take their ball and go home. But not, apparently, in 2019.
July 31, 2018
Is Raising the Maximum for HSA Contributions Necessary?A new report from EBRI shows that few HSA account owners contribute the current maximum amount.