LIFE INSURANCE Sales Climb for Life/Combination Products New premium for individual life combination products rose 14% in 2015. It’s a rebound from the decline in new premium growth in 2014, according to a LIMRA report. […]
HEALTHCARE Medicare Supplement Premiums Vary Widely A 65-year old male purchasing Medicare supplement insurance will pay anywhere from a low of $126 per-month to $444 per-month, according to the 2016 National Medicare Supplement Price Index. […]
IN CALIFORNIA Millions Remained Uninsured in California The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped lower the uninsured rate in California from 16% in 2013 to 11% in 2014, but 3.8 million Californians under 65 remained uninsured. The […]
HEALTHCARE High-Deductible Health Plans Don’t Actually Increase Consumerism High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are associated with lower health care spending, but not because consumers are shopping around for healthcare, according to a study published in the […]
IN CALIFORNIA How Major Players Are Driving Regional Networks Following implementation of the Affordable Care Act, large players are consolidating the control of hospitals and physician organizations in the San Francisco Bay area, according to […]
HEALTHCARE IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadlines The IRS issued a two-month extension for employers and issuers to report on offers of health coverage and coverage provided. The deadlines for reporting to the IRS by paper […]
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