While health insurers plan to cover administration of the H1N1 virus for the majority of their Maryland customers, insurance and health department officials would like to see them cover everyone.
See more: Aetna, Beth Sammis, CareFirst, CIGNA, h1n1, Heather Hauck, Kevin Kane, MDDHMH, MIA, Ralph S. Tyler, Reed V. Tuckson, regulation, Tyler Mason, UnitedHealth Group, Wendy MorphewAs the nation braces for the impact of an increased H1N1 pandemic this fall, insurance companies covering Virginia residents and those nationwide are taking steps to cover the administration of a vaccine.
See more: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BOI, CIGNA, George Heuser, h1n1, Ken Schrad, Optima Health, Reed V. Tuckson, SCC, Scott Golden, Tyler Mason, UnitedHealth Group, vaccinations, WellPoint, Wendy Morphew
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.

