Health Insurance

Unlicensed health insurer fined, ordered to stop operations in Minnesota

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(FOX 9) – A health insurance company based in Texas, but operating in Minnesota, has been fined and ordered to stop selling unlicensed insurance policies in Minnesota.

Salvasen Health, its owner Barry Glenn, and multiple affiliates have been fined $553,000 by the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) and ordered to stop their operations in Minnesota, the DOC said in an announcement Wednesday.

According to the department, Salvasen and affiliates were not licensed in Minnesota to sell health insurance plans but sold unapproved health plans to Minnesota consumers regardless.

The DOC provides regulatory oversight of insurance for Minnesota and initially acted

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What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?

Violin03/05/2023 58 Views

The national Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023.

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The end of the public health emergency brings a variety of changes to the healthcare system.

Most of the remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements will end for federal workers, contractors and foreign air travelers.

The government is also lifting requirements for Head Start educators and healthcare workers.

Free COVID-19 vaccines and tests will no longer be provided

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HHS Releases Proposal to Expand Health Care for DACA Recipients

Violin02/05/2023 43 Views

DACA recipients would have access to health care through the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program

WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), today released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that, if finalized, would expand access to health care by reducing barriers for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Earlier this month, HHS announced its intention to release this rule by the end of April, and today’s announcement marks the fulfillment of that promise. The proposed change applies to the

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Zero waiting period: Why are insurers denying customers this benefit?

Violin01/05/2023 51 Views

Health insurance is a critical protection coverage for individuals and families to mitigate their financial burden against healthcare expenses. However, most health insurance plans come with terms and conditions stated in the policy document. ‘Waiting period’ is one such term that many insurance companies incorporate in their health plans. The implication: such insurance policies do not come into effect immediately after its purchase. It also means that a policyholder can make a claim only after the waiting period is over. Insurers incorporate different waiting periods in their plans, starting from a 30-day initial waiting period for all non-accidental claims and

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UnitedHealthcare says some NC customers affected by data breach

Violin30/04/2023 46 Views

The health insurance provider sent notices to customers earlier this month.

CHARLOTTE, NC — UnitedHealthcare insurance customers in North Carolina will want to double check their mailboxes to see if their data was affected by a breach that happened earlier this year.

The provider said it identified suspicious activity on the UHC mobile application on Feb. 22, 2023 that may have led to the disclosure of member information. About two weeks later, UnitedHealthcare determined certain parts of customer information were likely to impact. However, the provider stressed Social Security Numbers and driver’s license numbers were not involved.

The information affected

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New York State is no longer doing auto-renewals for health insurance

Violin30/04/2023 46 Views

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) — Thursday, Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network held a press conference to keep New York State residents aware of the need to actively renew their health insurance coverage.

Executive Director for Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network Sharon Chesna said nearly 7 million New Yorkers enrolled in public health insurance plans such as Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan will need to renew their health insurance.

She said as the public health emergency comes to an end, auto-renewals for those insured by public health plans will no longer be in effect. She said through the statewide ‘Keeping

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Promoting health for better client outcomes

Violin29/04/2023 96 Views

Promoting health for better client outcomes | Insurance Business New Zealand

Insurance advisers have the potential to play a wider role

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By Katrina Shanks

In my article last month, I discussed how evolving consumer expectations are driving industry transformation, resulting from a shift from risk management to risk prevention. This theme is echoed by multiple insurance providers, who focus on the role that our living environment plays in our health.

It’s an intriguing topic, as we often neglect the importance of creating a healthy environment for ourselves and future generations, and we

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FAIR Health Elects Christina Severin and Grace Wong to Board of Directors

Violin28/04/2023 47 Views

Published: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:36 AM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago

New Directors Bring Fresh Perspectives to Leading, Independent Healthcare Data Organization

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — FAIR Health, Inc., has been elected Christina Severin and Grace Wong to its Board of Directors. A national, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information, FAIR Health is governed by a Board consisting of leaders from all parts of the healthcare sector.

Ms. Severin is a leading healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience and numerous accomplishments

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