by Kristin Steenson | Mar 23, 2018 | Insurance Industry
This week, we are reading updates on Ash Brokerage’s acquisition of Zenith Marketing Group, a poll from Kaiser Health News on Americans concerns over drug costs, and details on the partnership between BCBS Institute, Walgreens, CVS and Lyft to help provide...
by Kristin Steenson | Mar 16, 2018 | Insurance Industry
This week, we’re reading updates on the new Medicare cards, the lift on therapy caps for Medicare patients, and a proposal to expand in-home support in 2019 Medicare Advantage plans. Everything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Cards (But Beware Of Scams)...
by Kristin Steenson | Mar 9, 2018 | Insurance Industry, Life Insurance
This week, we’re reading an update from MIB Life Index on US life insurance application activity, a summary of Cigna’s proposed acquisition of Express Scripts, and Amazon’s launch of a low-cost version of Prime for Medicaid recipients. U.S. Life...
by Kristin Steenson | Mar 2, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyEffective DateAvg IncreaseComments Aetna Health and Life Insurance Company 4/1/2018 5.1% 0.0-9.0% ; Varies by State American Retirement Life Insurance Company (CIGNA) 3/1/2018 - 4/1/2018 13.3% 0.0-23.9% ; Varies by State Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Maine...
by Kristin Steenson | Mar 2, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
Our summary below outlines how Medicare Supplement carriers are underwriting. CRITERIACONDITIONS Heart AttackStrokeAmputation Caused by DiseaseBone Marrow TransplantLung/Respiratory with Assistance Don't Ask4%2%14%82%54% Currently0%0%6%0%6% 1-2...
