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

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:27:05 +0000

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

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

Delaware cutting infertility benefits for state employees July 1

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:40:52 +0000

Delaware state workers will start paying more for infertility treatments as of July 1, due to a cut in benefits recently approved by the state’s employee benefits committee.

Delaware cutting infertility benefits for state employees July 1 via IFAwebnews.

Despite lawsuit in opposition, Va. plans for federal health reform

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:10:20 +0000

Acknowledging that a federal lawsuit could take years to resolve, Virginia officials have announced a new Health Care Reform Initiative to prepare for the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Despite lawsuit in opposition, Va. plans for federal health reform via IFAwebnews.

Healthy Howard program given good prognosis by county leaders

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:47:39 +0000

Healthy Howard, the program helping uninsured residents gain access to health care, has received a vote of confidence to continue for another year amid funding issues.

Healthy Howard program given good prognosis by county leaders via IFAwebnews.

CBO: Federal health reform to cost $115 billion more than expected

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:55:51 +0000

The Congressional Budget Office has revised its estimate for the cost of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, indicating that it will require at least $115 billion more over the next decade than first thought.

CBO: Federal health reform to cost $115 billion more than expected via IFAwebnews.

Hawaii boosts insurance fees to help offset its budget shortfall

Bob Graham — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:25:17 +0000

Hawaii’s legislators, who ended their annual session April 30, looked to the insurance industry to help recover from its budget deficit, an approach one trade association says will mean increased costs for that state’s businesses and consumers.

Hawaii boosts insurance fees to help offset its budget shortfall via IFAwebnews.

Trade group attacks proposed Washington State insurance fund grab

Bob Graham — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:20:44 +0000

An insurance trade group is asking Washington’s governor to veto a bill seeking to poach $10 million in insurance funds to help offset state budget shortfalls.

Trade group attacks proposed Washington State insurance fund grab via IFAwebnews.

Rep. DeLuca says House committee to hold May hearing on reform in Pa.

Bob Graham — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:26:45 +0000

The Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee has scheduled a May 27 public hearing in Harrisburg, Pa., to explore what the federal health reform law means for the state.

Rep. DeLuca says House committee to hold May hearing on reform in Pa. via IFAwebnews.

Court finds Pennsylvania transfer of millions in MCare funds unlawful

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:08:55 +0000

A Pennsylvania court has ordered state official to return between $566 and $716 million to the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCare) Fund it improperly transferred.

Court finds Pennsylvania transfer of millions in MCare funds unlawful via IFAwebnews.

Industry group praises Md. lawmakers on texting ban, pans premium hike

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:26:36 +0000

The American Insurance Association is giving Maryland lawmakers a mixed assessment of the recently completed 2010 General Assembly session.

Industry group praises Md. lawmakers on texting ban, pans premium hike via IFAwebnews.