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Policy Studies Inc. Unveils BPO Service for Health Insurance Exchanges “Powered by Oracle”
DENVER, Jan. 24, 2012 — DENVER, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Policy Studies Inc. (PSI) announced its new business process outsourcing (BPO) service to help states address the requirements—and deadlines—for implementing health insurance exchanges and marketplaces. PSI’s new service is “Powered by Oracle,” utilizing Oracle’s Policy Automation for Social Services and Oracle’s Solutions for Health … Continue reading
State health insurance costs up more than 50 percent – State News – Charleston Daily Mail – West Virginia News and Sports -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Private health insurance premiums in West Virginia jumped 55 percent over the last seven years and deductibles increased 84 percent during that time. Employers also are paying a smaller share of premiums, according to a recent report from the Commonwealth Fund, and state residents' out-of-pocket health care costs have increased significantly. According … Continue reading
Personal Affordable Health Insurance – Beyond Health Care Coverage
Healthcare costs can only go up, not come down. so will insurance costs be. Cheap health insurance plans with sufficient health care coverage is one good way of gaining access to quality affordable health care, irrespective of your age and current state of health. Of course, the earlier you start giving yourself the medical cover … Continue reading
Family Health Care Plans – How To Get The Best Rates and Value
All Health Insurance Plans are Not the Same If you are shopping for a new family or individual health plan, and if you were previously covered by a company group policy, you may be in some unpleasant surprises. It is true that most people who are covered by group health plans do not understand how … Continue reading
Cheap Affordable Health Insurance
Trying to find affordable health insurance these days can be tough. sure, there are plenty of inexpensive plans but you also want to find one that will cover all your needs and will keep you protected in the event of an unexpected medical emergency. some of the more affordable health insurance plans will be less … Continue reading
State approves health insurance rate hikes
As health care cost control proposals continue to languish at in legislative committees, insurance costs are continuing to rise. Patrick administration regulators announced today that they have approved an average 4.8 percent increase in base premiums for individuals and small businesses proposed by Massachusetts insurers. The increased rates will take effect Jan. 1, 2012. Blue … Continue reading
County Employees Sound Off on Possible Health Insurance Increases – The Missourian: Warren County Record
Warren County Sheriff’s Department employees made it clear theywere not in favor of paying more for health insurance coverage at ameeting with county officials last Thursday. Deputies and other department personnel said they shouldn’t have toassume additional insurance costs when salaries have not beenincreased for four consecutive years. They were also upset that thecounty commission … Continue reading
Cut Auto Insurance Costs Without Compromising on Coverage
With the economy in a seemingly endless slump, rising gas prices and the dearth of jobs, paying for full coverage may start to seem like a drag. it is tempting to reduce your coverage and keep only the state mandated limit. However, this is a terrible financial decision, because you could lose a fortune in … Continue reading
COBRA Health Subsidy Expired This Week
Posted in COBRA Insurance , Health Insurance September 2nd, 2011 The COBRA health insurance subsidy that has helped laid-off workers continue to use their former employer’s health coverage drew to a close on Wednesday. The end of the subsidy is now raising concerns about how the unemployed will cover their health expenses without federal support. … Continue reading
Cities May Join Forces to Handle Own Health Insurance, Lower Costs
A group of public employees is looking to counter their risinghealth insurance costs by becoming self-insured by the end of theyear. Almost 40 cities in Idaho have agreed to look into the idea,including Hailey, Jerome, Burley, Shoshone and Paul. The city of Burley has been self-insured for 12 years. That’shelped it manage to keep costs … Continue reading