INSURASALES

CBO Projects $350 Billion Deficit Increase from Permanent ACA Tax Credit Extension

Congressional Budget Office estimates that permanent extension of Obamacare tax credits may increase the U.S. budget deficit by $350 billion over 10 years while boosting health insurance coverage.

Congressional Hearing Advances Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough Medical Technologies

Congressional hearing explores policies to enhance Medicare coverage and transparency for breakthrough medical technologies, aiming to improve senior access and healthcare outcomes.

OIG Report Reveals Underreporting of Major Injury Falls in Medicare Nursing Homes

OIG finds nursing homes underreporting major injury falls affecting accuracy of CMS Care Compare data; CMS to enhance compliance and reporting measures.

Financial Assistance Programs to Support Medicare Beneficiaries in Managing Costs

Explore financial assistance programs like Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help that help Medicare beneficiaries manage out-of-pocket healthcare costs and prescription drug expenses.

Medicare Audits Intensify: Strategic Defense with Statistical and Clinical Expertise

Medicare audits are becoming more frequent and aggressive, leading to inflated repayment demands. Learn how statistical challenges, independent coding reviews, and specialty expertise can protect healthcare providers from exaggerated audit outcomes.

Medicare Breakthrough Medtech Coverage Advances with Congressional Backing

The U.S. House advances legislation ensuring Medicare coverage for FDA-authorized breakthrough medical technologies, boosting patient access and streamlining approval processes.

Rising Claim Costs Highlight Need for Increased Auto Liability Coverage Limits

Explore the increasing inadequacy of traditional auto liability insurance limits in covering modern claim costs and the regulatory context around National Forest protections.

U.S. Retirement Market Sees New Managed IRAs, Annuities, ETFs, and AI Tools

Explore recent U.S. market innovations including Mutual of America's managed IRAs, new Lincoln Financial annuities, active fixed income ETFs from Man Group and State Street, and AI-driven retirement tools enhancing compliance and client service.

Kansas City Life Insurance Settles $40 Million Class Action Over Excessive Cost Claims

Kansas City Life Insurance Co. agrees to a $40 million settlement over allegations of excessive life insurance costs, benefitting policyholders nationwide with plans active since 2002. Legal and regulatory insights included.

AM Best Reviews Credit Ratings for Banner Life and William Penn Amid Meiji Yasuda Acquisition

AM Best maintains review status for Banner Life and William Penn credit ratings amid Meiji Yasuda's $2.3B U.S. protection business acquisition, highlighting strong financials and strategic growth.