Louisiana Mandates Insurers Disclose All Available Policy Discounts by 2025
Starting May 2025, Louisiana property and casualty insurers must disclose all available premium discounts to policyholders, enhancing transparency and compliance.
U.S. Healthcare Budget Reconciliation Delayed Amid Medicaid, Medicare, and HHS Oversight Developments
Updates on U.S. healthcare budget reconciliation delays, Medicaid policy debates, Medicare Advantage lawsuits, HHS budget for FY 2026, and new NIH research initiatives shaping insurance and healthcare regulation.
Rural Hospitals Face Financial Pressures Amid Changing Medicare Reimbursement
Ozarks Community Hospital highlights financial challenges in rural healthcare due to lower Medicare Advantage reimbursements and the value of nonprofit status in accessing grants.
Beyond Risk Consolidates Employee Healthcare Benefits Under Beyond Health
Beyond Risk Topco unifies its healthcare benefits insurance businesses under Beyond Health, enhancing underwriting and operational scalability in medical stop loss insurance.
Aflac Expands Partnership to Offer Digital Legacy Planning Platform to Life Insurance Policyholders
Aflac partners with Empathy to provide LifeVault™, a digital platform for legacy and end-of-life planning, to select group term life insurance certificate holders at no extra cost starting July 2025. This service streamlines will creation and documentation management for policyholders, enhancing legacy planning accessibility and customer support.
Munich Re Life US and MIB Partner to Enhance Electronic Health Records Usage in Life Insurance Underwriting
Munich Re Life US and MIB collaborate to improve access and analytics of electronic health records, streamlining life insurance underwriting processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Medicare Cuts Fund Medicaid Expansion Under ACA, Impacting Hospital Finances
Summary of Medicare payment reductions used to fund Medicaid expansion under ACA, highlighting impact on hospital financial stability and Medicare's long-term obligations.
FBI Warns of Nationwide Health Insurance Scams Exploiting Consumers
The FBI warns about nationwide scams offering fake low-cost health insurance plans, resulting in millions lost to fraudulent schemes. Learn key prevention tips.
Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Rule Advances Program Integrity and Coverage
The 2024 Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment rule enhances coverage continuity, reduces administrative burden, and strengthens program integrity by modernizing verification and enrollment processes. Potential repeal risks inefficiency and coverage gaps.
Rising Demand for International Health Insurance Among U.S. Expats
A Harris Poll highlights rising demand for affordable, reliable international health insurance among Americans considering expatriation, emphasizing key market trends and coverage challenges.