-
By Allison Bell |
May 11, 2012
CMS says issuers that exceeded the PPACA MLR minimums must send notices, but only general notices, and only for 2011.
-
By Arthur D. Postal |
April 11, 2012
Health insurers and HMOs in Connecticut have agreed to begin notifying their individual and small group policyholders each time they submit a rate request to the state Insurance Department for review.
-
By Allison Bell |
March 19, 2012
Another risk management program could lead to $27 billion in transfers over 3 years, officials estimate.
-
By Elizabeth Festa |
January 31, 2012
The state of Florida continues to carry the banner of health insurance agents on the medical loss ratio (MLR) issue, asking federal health regulators to review its decision not to make adjustments to the rule, as it has in some smaller states.
-
By Allison Bell |
January 4, 2012
ALIRT finds that some insurers are under the new MLR limits, the 2012 PPACA calendar, and more.
-
By Allison Bell |
January 4, 2012
The financial seas are looking pretty rough out there. Sales heave up and down, CNBC is a howling gale of bad news, and Greece keeps banging about the economy like a loose tackle locker. Amid the maelstrom, the traditional major medical plan is taking on water in a bad way,...
-
By Elizabeth Festa |
January 3, 2012
The new NAIC president argues that HHS is dismissing substantial evidence that the 80% MLR will destabilize Florida's individual health market and has already caused significant damage to the marketplace.
-
By Allison Bell |
December 20, 2011
Will the essential health benefits rules might be too flexible? Consumer groups are asking.
-
By Allison Bell |
December 15, 2011
All heck could break loose eventually, but probably not in the next 24 months, rating analysts say.
-
By Allison Bell |
December 7, 2011
A pilot project makes good, consumers say trustworthiness is worth something, and more.
