Similar to an effort in the U.S. House last month, a Colorado senator is seeking the signatures of his colleagues to urge inclusion of a public health insurance option in comprehensive federal health reform.
Texas’ insurance commissioner is considering a rule to prohibit the use of discretionary clauses in life, accident and health insurance policy forms that allow insurers to determine what to pay to its customers.
A national physicians group is voicing its support and seeking public support for a Health Insurer Code of Conduct being drafted by the American Medical Association.
As a direct result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) – also known as ObamaCare – health insurance agent and broker commissions have been slashed by as much as 50%. Agencies have been forced to lay off employees, limit products and services, shift to other lines, and have seen significant drops in compensation.