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Delaware approves Highmark-BCBSD affiliation, on 49 conditions

Jaime L. Brockway — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:49:39 +0000

Delaware's insurance commissioner approved the affiliation between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (BCBSD) and Highmark, imposing 49 conditions designed to protect consumers and BCBSD.

Delaware approves Highmark-BCBSD affiliation, on 49 conditions via IFAwebnews.

Group pushes discrimination claim against Kan. abortion insurance law

Bob Graham — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:01:44 +0000

A national advocacy group asked a Kansas federal judge to reject the state's request to prohibit the group's claim arguing that a law restricting insurance coverage for abortion discriminates against women.

Group pushes discrimination claim against Kan. abortion insurance law via IFAwebnews.

HHS doesn’t exempt insurance agent commissions in final MLR rules

Bob Graham — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:08:24 +0000

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department issued final rules for its medical loss ratio, declining the request of insurance agent trade groups and state insurance regulators to exempt agent and broker compensation.

HHS doesn’t exempt insurance agent commissions in final MLR rules via IFAwebnews.

COBRA subsidy’s end will add millions to rolls of uninsured

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:30:27 +0000

A federal program allowing people who lose their jobs to keep the employer-provided insurance expired Aug. 31 after three extensions, leaving millions of beneficiaries and their dependents uninsured.

COBRA subsidy’s end will add millions to rolls of uninsured via IFAwebnews.

Need for insurance, retirement plan reaching college students, grads

Bob Graham — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:43:50 +0000

College students traditionally have been attracted to jobs for pay only, but new research suggests that insurance and retirement plans are starting to entice them.

Need for insurance, retirement plan reaching college students, grads via IFAwebnews.

Pa. state workers’ union approves hike in insurance contribution

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:18:11 +0000

The largest union representing Pennsylvania state employees has approved a new four-year contract, which includes an increase in the employee health insurance contributions.

Pa. state workers’ union approves hike in insurance contribution via IFAwebnews.

Georgia to allow health insurance sales over state lines July 1

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:20:35 +0000

Georgia will become the first state to permit insurance companies licensed in the state to sell health policies offered in other states to Georgia residents.

Georgia to allow health insurance sales over state lines July 1 via IFAwebnews.

Is life insurance immune from Obama’s ‘reform’ efforts?

Tony Ondrusek — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:57:05 +0000

The days when survivors could count on tax-free life insurance benefits after the death of a loved one could be numbered.

Is life insurance immune from Obama’s ‘reform’ efforts? via IFAwebnews.

AmeriHealth New Jersey launching Value Network option April 1

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:25:46 +0000

AmeriHealth New Jersey is introducing a new network option, AmeriHealth New Jersey Value Network, April 1, according to the health insurer.

AmeriHealth New Jersey launching Value Network option April 1 via IFAwebnews.

N.C. bill to increase fees on state health plan for all recipients

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:25:41 +0000

The North Carolina Senate is scheduled to vote today (March 28) on a bill that would charge employees and teachers a monthly insurance premium to close revenue gaps in the state health plan.

N.C. bill to increase fees on state health plan for all recipients via IFAwebnews.