News

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  Employers will keep coverage, despite PPACA, survey finds

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  May 17, 2013

  Health insurance in the workplace won’t go away because of PPACA. But it will be different.

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  Feds post PCIP regs

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  The rule will set reimbursement rates and ban balance billing.

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  Iowa dentists win state balance billing victory

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  A plan can cap fees only when it helps pay for the care, the court says.

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  Mich. Senate votes to extend health claims tax

  By David Eggert  |  May 17, 2013

  Out-of-state carriers are exempt, and that has led to a revenue shortfall.

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  Calif. Senate considers family leave discrimination bill

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  Workers could sue for reinstatement and get an award for attorney's fees.

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  Penn Treaty rehabilitator posts update

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  The deputy rehabilitator says his team will mail new information in a few weeks.

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  D.C. exchange attracts 4 big players

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  The menu could include plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare.

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  Advisors find retirement income planning a challenge

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  May 17, 2013

  Four in 10 financial advisors say having retirement income discussions with clients is very or somewhat challenging.

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  West Virginia files 69 unclaimed property suits

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  May 17, 2013

  Different from those in other states, the suits demand payment of penalties and punitive interest.

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  Lawyers: RI client truthful when he pleaded guilty

  By AP Staff Writer  |  May 17, 2013

  The fraud case involves the use of variable annuities and so-called “death put” bonds that would pay out when a person died.