U.S. health officials limit mini-med plans to protect consumers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has placed restrictions against health insurers offering mini-med plans, saying it wants to protect consumers.  Read Story

New York corrections officer accused of workers’ compensation fraud

Watertown, N.Y., police arrested a corrections officer in the town after state officials say he allegedly collected $6,200 in workers’ compensation payments fraudulently, the New York State Insurance Department said.  Read Story

Insurer in Pa. continues Midwest expansion with Michigan deal

Donegal Group acquired a Michigan-based insurance company as part of its progression into the Midwest.  Read Story

Two companies first licensed under New York’s new life settlement law

The New York State Insurance Department has licensed its first two life settlement providers under a new state law.  Read Story

New Jersey man pleads guilty to disability insurance fraud

A Bayville, N.J., man pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $16,000 in disability insurance benefits.  Read Story

Okay, so now the portion of Obamacare that requires all Americans to purchase health insurance has been struck down by a federal judge in Virginia. But what now?  Read Story

Risk Strategies Co. (RSC) merged its West Coast operations with one of the largest private client personal lines insurance groups in California.  Read Story

U.S. Senate shows strong bipartisan tax compromise support

The U.S. Senate showed bipartisan support for the tax-cut package, the controversial compromise between President Obama and Republicans in Congress.  Read Story

Cantor calls for immediate Supreme Court review of health reform law

Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor, set to become the U.S. House of Representatives’ majority leader in January, is calling for an immediate U.S. Supreme Court review of the federal health reform law.  Read Story

Obama spokesman admits individual mandate ruling could cripple reform

A spokesman for President Barack Obama acknowledged today (Dec. 13) that if the individual mandate isn’t legal, it will be difficult to provide coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, a key aspect of health reform.  Read Story