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Teresa Miller, a key advisor in the federal office creating health exchanges, said she and her colleagues are too busy implementing the federal health reform law to worry about how the U.S. Supreme Court might rule on it.
The federal health reform law would create about 100,000 new jobs and add $4.4 billion to California’s economy, according to a new study.
Towers Watson boosts Medicare offerings with $435M Extend Health deal
Towers Watson, a professional services company based in New York, is acquiring Extend Health, which operates the largest private Medicare exchange in the U.S., as it seeks to expand its retirement services offerings.
A Beverly Hills, Calif., dentist and his office manager were arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent billing statements to four insurers for services that were never performed.
Aetna to sell health plans to Costco members in Pa., Va., other states
National health insurer Aetna will offer individual health insurance to Costco members in nine states, including Pennsylvania and Virginia.
A group of six states reached a $40 million “landmark” settlement today (April 23) with nine MetLife insurance companies that might return about $600 million to consumers nationwide.
UnitedHealthcare has agreed to provide its members with immediate coverage of behavioral therapy for autism in California.
Symetra Investment Services has formed a strategic partnership with Crump Life Insurance for the sale of life insurance and annuities.
Health insurer Aetna rejected California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ request not to increase premiums for its small-group PPO product.
Savoy Associates, Bancorp Bank team up on HSA program
Savoy Associates, a full-service regional health insurance general agency, recently launched an Health Savings Account (HSA) banking initiative with The Bancorp Bank.
Federal health exchange officials too busy to worry about Supreme Court
Federal health reform would add 100,000 jobs, $4.4 billion to Calif.
Lautenberg, Rubio want to cap TRICARE fees for military retirees
Combination life insurance product sales rise at ‘remarkable rate’
Pa. men charged in multi-state, ‘elaborate financial fraud scheme’
Small business worries about its role in retirement planning
Senate passes ‘Band-Aid’ bill to extend NFIP 60 days; House must act
Allstate seeking agency owners for Md., Va., D.C., Pa, Del., W.Va.
Wharton School establishes new risk and insurance program
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