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Monday, January 11, 2021Hospitals must now post prices online (in consumer-friendly format). Here's how you can benefit Maybe you’re familiar with a common quirk of health insurance coverage: Not knowing the cost of services until after the fact. A new price transparency rule that took effect Jan. 1 is an effort to change that. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 11, 2021Brokers' critical role: Health care professionals and disability insurance The new normal for brokers is assisting their clients with benefits that work in our changing world. One priority is helping health care professionals ensure their income protecting disability insurance policies are up to date. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 5, 2021The IRS allows customers to complete a once-per lifetime transfer from an IRA account to an HSA When Transferring Funds From an IRA to an HSA The IRS allows customers to complete a once-per-lifetime transfer from an IRA account to an HSA. Below are a few of the details to know when considering this transaction. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 4, 2021Oregon extends telehealth agreement for health insurance plans The state of Oregon has reached an agreement with several health insurance companies to continue providing expanded telehealth options through at least June 30, 2021. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 4, 2021No more surprise medical bills. What will that mean for insurance premiums? Congress has finally done something about surprise medical bills — those unexpected charges from out-of-network health care providers that can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 22, 2020Providence Health Plan is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with Cigna Payer Solutions to provide nationwide access to the Cigna PPO Network1 for Providence employers with members who reside or travel outside Providence’s core service area. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 21, 2020Trump rule says health plans must disclose costs up frontTrying to pull back the veil on health care costs to encourage competition, the Trump administration on Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers to tell consumers up front the actual prices for common tests and procedures. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 21, 2020Millions of Americans have lost health insurance in this pandemic-driven recessionAmid historic levels of unemployment, as many as 12 million Americans may have lost their health insurance since February, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, December 16, 2020Research: COVID is driving employees to make benefit changes this year Open Enrollment has been a heavy lift for employers this year, as many HR and benefits leaders have ramped up efforts to engage and encourage employees to pay attention to offerings during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 23, 2020Oregon joins ‘Get Covered 2021’ health insurance campaignSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The state of Oregon announced Thursday it is joining the national Get Covered 2021 campaign, spearheaded by Get Covered America, Covered California, and the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. Read more. READ MORE >>
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