A federal judge ruled Congress’ Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional in a case over whether a government workers should be permitted to enroll her same-sex spouse in federal health insurance coverage.

As agents continue to try and find the best fit for themselves and their clients as it relates to workers’ compensation insurance coverage, it is important to consider all options available in today’s marketplace. One option that needs to be strongly considered is the use of a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) for not only workers’ compensation coverage, but for all of the added benefits that can be gained for both agents and clients alike.

Most heterosexual adults believe that employees with committed partners who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) should receive the same benefits as spouses, according to a new survey.

Federal officials say they issued a new regulation designed to give market flexibility and stability to health insurance coverage as reform takes hold.

More than 20% of America’s non-elderly population have a diagnosed pre-existing condition that insurers will have to cover under federal health care reform.

The mayor of Carlstadt, N.J., and his former wife were indicted by a Bergen County grand jury on a series of charges linked to the alleged continued use of health benefits following the couple’s divorce.

A Quakertown, Pa., woman is accused of being healthy enough to work as an exotic dancer despite collecting nearly $27,000 in workers’ compensation benefits.

A Schenectady, N.Y., man recently pleaded guilty to a felony charge of making false statements to obtain nearly $22,000 in federal workers’ compensation payments by failing to reveal he was working at an auto repair shop.

A Pennsylvania man could spend 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of insurance fraud and theft by deception, stemming from allegations he claimed to be totally disabled and due benefits when he was still earning an income.

After a long week of debate, President Barack Obama signed an $18 billion bill temporarily extending unemployment and health benefits to millions of Americans, including those receiving coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).