Editor’s Picks April 27, 2009

Trautwein: Protect Group Plans.

lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com, April 23, 2009
The leader of the National Association of Health Underwriters is urging members of Congress to keep health reform efforts from undermining existing group health plans.
(Read More)


Baucus: Don’t Touch That Button.

lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com April 24,  2009
The Senate Finance Committee may hold back on discussing efforts to create a new public health insurance program for working-age U.S. residents who are not poor, Sen. Max Baucus said Friday.
(Read More)


Biggest Medical Mystery: The bill.
money.cnn.com, April 22, 2009
With more consumers paying out-of-pocket for their health care needs, experts say physicians, hospitals and insurers have to provide easier access to prices. (Read More)



Recession Hits Retirement, Health Contributions.

businessinsurance.com, April 21, 2009
Approximately 26% of employers said they plan to increase employee contributions to health care premiums, up from 24% in February. Meanwhile, 29% of employers said they have already made such changes and do not anticipate future increases in employee contributions, up from 22% in February. (Read More)

Leave a Reply