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California: Keep 2014 PPACA fee out of 2013 rates

By Allison Bell | January 8, 2013

Insurers know the bill is coming; regulators say it has nothing to do with policies sold today.

Aetna settles federal out-of-network billing case

By The Associated Press | December 7, 2012

The health insurer could end up paying $120 million to enrollees and providers.

On the Third Hand: Hospitals

By Allison Bell | November 30, 2012

If we end up with just one big hospital and one big payer, is that good?

Weight loss drugmakers rise on Aetna policy update

By The Associated Press | November 22, 2012

A decision to cover some pills for some patients moves the market.

Coventry shareholders OK Aetna deal

By Allison Bell | November 21, 2012

A carrier looks to expand its government-sector business as 2014 approaches.

Cigna’s 3Q profit, 2012 forecast jump

By AP Staff Writer | November 5, 2012

Acquisition of HealthSpring drove profits, as did the discontinuation of its variable annuity death benefits.

Mich. Senate introduces Blue Cross overhaul bills

By Jeff Karoub | September 20, 2012

Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Joe Hune introduced bills that would end the nonprofit health insurer's tax-exempt status and align it with competitors.

Bill to protect PPO policyholders advances to Calif. governor

By Noah Guillaume | September 18, 2012

Bill AB 2152 requires consumers be notified before insurers terminate contracts with hospitals or medical provider groups.

Conn. Approves Health Rate Increase Not Compliant with PPACA MLR

By Elizabeth Festa | August 20, 2012

The rates do not meet the 80% minimum medical loss ratio, and come under the 10% review trigger, meaning the company, a United Healthcare offshoot, will likely have to rebate policyholders in future years.