New York banking, insurance department merger awaits Cuomo’s signature

New York’s banking and insurance departments will be merged, putting into effect a proposal Gov. Andrew Cuomo made before taking office in January.  Read Story

Five years after a controversial pilot program began in Broward and Duval counties, the Florida House on Thursday approved a statewide proposal to shift Medicaid beneficiaries into managed-care plans.  Read Story

IRS offers employers relief from mandatory PPACA tax reporting

Two notices issued by the Internal Revenue Service make abiding by a new business reporting requirement in the health reform law optional until 2013, allowing employers more time to update their payroll systems.  Read Story

Pa. insurance agent loses license for improperly signing for clients

A Pennsylvania insurance agent who signed annuity applications for his clients for their convenience has lost his insurance license.  Read Story