Editorial summary: Minnesota health insurance deals abound again – Albert Lea Tribune

Editorial summary: Minnesota health insurance deals abound again - Albert Lea Tribune

Editorial Summary: Minnesota Health Insurance Deals Abound Again Published at 8:50 p.m. on Friday October 27, 2023 Being in good health does not guarantee that you will not need serious medical attention. Accidents happen. The appendices burst. COVID-19, influenza and other pathogens continue to circulate. Heart attacks and cancer can occur without warning. If that …

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OP-ED | The charts that scare health insurance watchdogs | Addicted to CT News

OP-ED |  The charts that scare health insurance watchdogs |  Addicted to CT News

ELLEN ANDREWS Small-group self-insured plans seem harmless, but they’re not, and they’re growing quickly, according to new figures from the Connecticut Department of Insurance. These plans save some small businesses money, but they carry serious risks. State policymakers are trying to create a safer option, within the confines of federal rules. It’s a bit complicated …

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Osmind reinvents insurance reimbursement for psychiatric clinicians, expanding patient access to mental health care

Osmind reinvents insurance reimbursement for psychiatric clinicians, expanding patient access to mental health care

Nearly one in four psychiatrists do not purchase insurance due to administrative and reimbursement challenges in processing payer claims, harming equitable patient access to care. San Francisco, October 24, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Osmind, the public benefit corporation that helps clinicians and researchers advance life-saving mental health treatments, today announced Osmind Claims, which introduces new features to billing …

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Adopt a rescue dog? Here’s what you need to know about pet insurance

A stray puppy named Apple sits in a crate on a truck awaiting a trip to New York from Starkville, Mississippi.  October is ASPCA Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.  If you're considering adding a rescue dog to your family, you may want to consider purchasing pet insurance to help keep your new four-legged friend healthy.  AP photo

A stray puppy named Apple sits in a crate on a truck awaiting a trip to New York from Starkville, Mississippi. October is ASPCA Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If you’re considering adding a rescue dog to your family, you may want to consider purchasing pet insurance to help keep your new four-legged friend healthy. …

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Whitmer signs Miller bill on health insurance caps

State Representative Reggie Miller

A bill sponsored by a state representative that covers parts of Monroe and Lenawee counties was part of a package of laws signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer has signed bills to enshrine key health care protections guaranteed by the federal Affordable Care Act into state law, including Rep. Reggie Miller’s bill banning insurers …

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Judge denies motion to dismiss suit filed by employee whose wife’s insurance was canceled just before cancer surgery – The Indiana Lawyer

Judge denies motion to dismiss suit filed by employee whose wife's insurance was canceled just before cancer surgery - The Indiana Lawyer

IL archive photo A man’s lawsuit against his employer after his child’s insurance coverage was canceled and his wife, who had breast cancer, can pursue his claim after a federal judge denied the motion to rejection of the company. Chief Judge Holly Brady of the Northern District Court of Indiana issued the order Tuesday in …

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A Prescription for Good Health: Selecting the Right Health Insurance Plan

A Prescription for Good Health: Selecting the Right Health Insurance Plan

Dr Julie Stroud As a physician, the last thing I want is for a patient to make decisions about their health and well-being based on the cost of care and medications rather than their actual health care needs. We are currently experiencing a critical time for the more than 250,000 people in Montana who rely …

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Indian health insurance becomes more attractive for NRIs with GST refund – ET HealthWorld

Indian health insurance becomes more attractive for NRIs with GST refund - ET HealthWorld

By Siddharth Singhal Wealth creation, career progression, exposure to better opportunities – these are some of the common reasons why more than 25 lakh people migrate to foreign countries from India every year. When laying the foundation for their future, NRIs cannot afford to exclude the most critical element of financial security: health insurance. The …

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Best and Worst Annuity and Life Insurance Providers: JD Power, 2023 | ThinkAdvisor

Best and Worst Annuity and Life Insurance Providers: JD Power, 2023 |  ThinkAdvisor

Customer apathy toward annuities and life insurance poses an ongoing challenge for providers. Satisfaction increases as more customers use digital tools and begin using life insurance and annuities for financial planning, in addition to final planning services such as death benefits and insurance funeral, according to a published study Thursday by JD Power. Life insurance …

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