GAO: MLR Rules Definitely Causing Commission Cuts
Most U.S. health insurers say they are responding to the new federal medical loss ratio rules by cutting brokers' commissions or planning to cut brokers' commissions…Click here to read more.

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PPACA: Feds Short on Multi-State Plan Answers
Lockton: SBC Rules Likely to Change

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Five Reasons to Be Optimistic About Medicare Plans – and Five Reasons to Worry
The last five years have proven to be some of the most exciting and perilous times for insurance carriers and producers in the industry.…Click here to read more.

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Boosting Sales with More Comprehensive IDI Policies
The Time is Right for LTCI

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Seniors and MA: Confounded by choices?
The array of Medicare Advantage (MA) plan options may make it more difficult for seniors to enroll in the best plan for them, according to a new study.…Click here to read more.

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Medicare spending growth slowing
"Doughnut hole" discourages drug use

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Overhaul may push employee benefits shift
Nearly one of every 10 midsized or big employers expects to stop offering health coverage to workers after insurance exchanges begin operating in 2014 as part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, according to a survey by a major benefits consultant.…Click here to read more.

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