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Congresswomen Madeleine Z. Bordallo and Stacey Plaskett and Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon led a letter seeking fair and robust federal emergency assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories affected by natural disasters in any emergency-relief bills. “We seek a firm commitment that the House provide fair…

The National Organization for Women issued the following statement by President Toni Van Pelt on the Graham-Cassidy bill:. “Today Senate leaders announced they would not vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill-the latest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, ultra-conservative lawmakers have tried over and over again to…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by VerticalNews journalists, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing by Brighthouse Financial, Inc. was posted on September 14, 2017. The SEC file number is 0001209191-17-052812.. A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…

Susan M. Collins, R- Maine, issued the following news release:. According to Avalere, a respected firm that specializes in health care policy, Maine would ultimately lose $1 billion between 2020 and 2026, $2 billion by 2027, and $17 billion by 2037. The Maine Hospital Association has also cited analysis that shows Maine could lose up to $1 billion over the next decade.

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by VerticalNews journalists, a trademark application has been made for “FOR YOUR SUMMERS AT THE LAKE SIDE.” by Scott G. Brown And Amy R. Grayem, representing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. The owner/registrar information for this…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Business Weekly– Athene USA- a leading provider of products in the retirement savings market- was recognized as a top performer at the Inaugural Structured Retail Products Indexed Insurance Conference in Des Moines by winning the “BEST CARRIER” award. This is a testimonial to Athene’s strength and leadership…

The Legislature, which is run by Democrats, approved the measure in May but delayed sending it to Rauner until Monday, in part because he has wavered on where he stands. As a candidate, Rauner supported expanding coverage for abortions, but in April said he opposed the legislation and Illinois should focus on economic issues. Democrats argued all women should have…

Paul LePage, R- Maine, issued the following statement on the withdrawal of Anthem from Maine’s Affordable Care Act-compliant insurance marketplace for individual health insurance policies:. “ObamaCare is continuing to implode and cause significant hardships for Maine’s people. “In 2015, more than 34,000 Maine families chose to pay $15 million in fines,…

Paul LePage, R- Maine, issued the following statement on the withdrawal of Anthem from Maine’s Affordable Care Act-compliant insurance marketplace for individual health insurance policies:. “ObamaCare is continuing to implode and cause significant hardships for Maine’s people. “In 2015, more than 34,000 Maine families chose to pay $15 million in fines,…

Sept. 28– HIGH POINT– For all its technical complexity, health insurance often can be distilled into a fundamental human story, as Don Hild can attest. “We spend a lot of time fixing people’s mistakes,” said Hild, sales director for Blue Moon Benefits Group in High Point, which helps individuals obtain health insurance. The law survived another repeal effort in the U.S….

Sept. 28– HIGH POINT– For all its technical complexity, health insurance often can be distilled into a fundamental human story, as Don Hild can attest. “We spend a lot of time fixing people’s mistakes,” said Hild, sales director for Blue Moon Benefits Group in High Point, which helps individuals obtain health insurance. The law survived another repeal effort in the U.S….

Sept. 28– In a major court development for the Singing River Health System failed pension, a judge removed attorney and former judge Steve Simpson from overseeing the finances of the plan. Even though the connection between SRHS and Wise Carter came before Simpson joined the law firm, Circuit Court Judge James Bell said, “the connection is too close, with so many…

Sept. 28– In a major court development for the Singing River Health System failed pension, a judge removed attorney and former judge Steve Simpson from overseeing the finances of the plan. Even though the connection between SRHS and Wise Carter came before Simpson joined the law firm, Circuit Court Judge James Bell said, “the connection is too close, with so many…

Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senators John McCain and Mike Lee today introduced legislation that would permanently exempt Puerto Rico from the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, or the Jones Act, to aid recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria and encourage long-term economic growth. While the Trump administration today granted a 10- day Jones Act waiver for Puerto…

Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senators John McCain and Mike Lee today introduced legislation that would permanently exempt Puerto Rico from the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, or the Jones Act, to aid recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria and encourage long-term economic growth. While the Trump administration today granted a 10- day Jones Act waiver for Puerto…

Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senators John McCain and Mike Lee today introduced legislation that would permanently exempt Puerto Rico from the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, or the Jones Act, to aid recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria and encourage long-term economic growth. While the Trump administration today granted a 10- day Jones Act waiver for Puerto…