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A look at benefits trends for 2012 By Amanda McGrory December 7, 2011 // var addthis_config = { ui_508_compliant: true, ui_click: true }; var addthis_share = { templates : { twitter : “{{title}} {{url}} (via @Benefits_Pro)” } } // ]]> 255 With 2012 nearing, the latest benefits landscape is on the horizon, and much [...]
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Many people assume that Long Term Care insurance provides exclusively for services rendered by nursing homes, however, the term Long Term Care encompasses a wide array of personal care, health, and supportive services that provide assistance and improve the quality of life of those with chronic, long term conditions. Long Term Care Insurance is important [...]
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The Department of Labor now requires employers that provide health care benefits (directly or through insurance, reimbursement, etc.) in Massachusetts to issue an Employer CHIP Notice to individual employees, regardless of enrollment status. If an employee is eligible for health coverage, but unable to afford the premiums, some states (including ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, [...]
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Harvard Pilgrim has reached an agreement with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI) on small business and individual premiums for customers with April through December 2010 effective dates. Through the agreement, Harvard Pilgrims has decided not to retro-bill for the coverage months of April, May, June, and July. Updated rates will be effective for coverage [...]
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On June 24, 2010, the Division of Insurance appaels board overturned the state’s cap on Harvard Pilgrim’s premium increases for small businesses and individuals. The board found that their April rate increases were reasonable, given what they must pay to hospitals and physicians. They need to process the details of the decision with the Division [...]
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As many of you may be aware, the Division of Insurance rejected the carriers April, May, and June small group health insurance rate increases. The carriers have begun mailing letters to the small group employers who have already been billed the disapproved rates informing them of the adjusted rates. Employers will be credited via invoice [...]
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