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Aetna’s membership stagnant, even as economy improves

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:57:20 +0000

Aetna, the national health insurance company based in Hartford, Conn., says its membership has not increased as a result of the declining national unemployment rate.

Aetna’s membership stagnant, even as economy improves via IFAwebnews.

Amerigroup sees increases in net income, membership

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:09:17 +0000

Amerigroup Corp. said its net income for the fourth quarter increased by about $5 million and its membership rose by 13.2%.

Amerigroup sees increases in net income, membership via IFAwebnews.

Health insurer Humana to cut 2,500 jobs this year

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:45:57 +0000

Calling it a “regrettable but necessary” reduction of its workforce, Humana announced it will cut 2,500 positions this year, but balance that with 1,100 additional jobs in some departments, including medical-cost containment, specialty products and pharmacy management.

Health insurer Humana to cut 2,500 jobs this year via IFAwebnews.

WellPoint cuts employee stock grants

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:07:21 +0000

National health insurer WellPoint, parent company of Anthem, is cutting stock grants to employees to control costs as it prepares for lower earnings this year.

WellPoint cuts employee stock grants via IFAwebnews.

Economy, recession continue to hurt top health plans’ membership

Bob Graham — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:02:25 +0000

Membership in the nation’s top health insurance plans fell by 1.3% in the third quarter of 2009, as the recession and high unemployment rates battered enrollments, according to a new report.

Economy, recession continue to hurt top health plans’ membership via IFAwebnews.

Blue Cross affiliates’ membership total sagging slightly

Bob Graham — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:00:42 +0000

The national federation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensees saw a small decrease in the number of people it provides health insurance coverage to, according to a new analysis.

Blue Cross affiliates’ membership total sagging slightly via IFAwebnews.

Medicaid, senior products make up for carriers’ commercial losses

Bob Graham — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

The nation’s eight largest health insurance companies collectively lost 836,000 members in the first six months of the year, as commercial enrollment sagged.

Medicaid, senior products make up for carriers’ commercial losses via IFAwebnews.

Economy forces Aetna to eliminate 1,200 jobs over next four months

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:06:02 +0000

Citing the economy’s impact on its customers, one of the nation’s largest health insurers is eliminating about 1,200 jobs between now and March 2010.

Economy forces Aetna to eliminate 1,200 jobs over next four months via IFAwebnews.

New York Aetna health, life subsidiaries ratings affirmed

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:48:22 +0000

Noting several factors, including steady membership and premium revenue growth, A.M. Best affirmed the ratings of the majority of the insurance and HMO subsidiaries of Aetna Inc.

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New York Aetna health, life subsidiaries ratings affirmed via IFAwebnews.

WellPoint’s national business only bright light in first quarter

Bob Graham — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:49 +0000

WellPoint Inc., the nation’s largest health insurer, saw an increase in its national business in the first quarter, while other segments experienced losses as a result of the economy.

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WellPoint’s national business only bright light in first quarter via IFAwebnews.