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The most common reasons health insurance claims are denied. Common components of a group long-term disability contract. Questions and answers about STD/LTD insurance. Large collection of articles about disability and insurance issues. Insurance Company Credit Ratings - Life & Health - Standard & Poor's and Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co.
2009 Cost of Health Care Benchmarking Study ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Summary of the results of a December 2009 benchmarking study on employer health care costs
[36942] Summary of the results of a December 2009 benchmarking study on employer health care costs
50 State Health Insurance Comparisons [20257]
Data on managed care enrollment, state consumer protection laws, state benefit requirements, etc.
Data on managed care enrollment, state consumer protection laws, state benefit requirements, etc.
Affordable Care Act - Guidance for Employers [36933]
Health care reform regulations and employer requirements
Health care reform regulations and employer requirements
Affordable Care Act - Key Provisions Taking Effect Immediately [36932]
Overview of key provisions of the law that take effect immediately
Overview of key provisions of the law that take effect immediately
Affordable Care Act - Rules for Health Plans on Extending Benefits for Children Under Age 27 [36930]
Requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers
[36930] Requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers
Affordable Care Act - Tax Treatment of Benefits for Children Under Age 27 [36929]
IRS guidance for businesses - required for the first plan year beginning on or after September 23, 2010
[36929] IRS guidance for businesses - required for the first plan year beginning on or after September 23, 2010
Affordable Care Act - Employer Penalties [36940]
A summary of the potential employer penalties under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
A summary of the potential employer penalties under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
Affordable Care Act - Regulations Pursant to the PPACA [36941]
Although some regulations are required immediately - other regulations will be issued in the years to come
[36941] Although some regulations are required immediately - other regulations will be issued in the years to come
Affordable Care Act : IRS Tax Provisions [37013]
The following is a list of provisions now in effect
The following is a list of provisions now in effect
Affordable Care Act of 2010: IRS Guidance [36922]
News releases and legal guidance related to health reform and business taxes
News releases and legal guidance related to health reform and business taxes
Affordable Care Act: Grandfathered Health Plans [37011]
Preserves the ability of the American people to keep their current plan if they like it, while providing new benefits
Preserves the ability of the American people to keep their current plan if they like it, while providing new benefits
Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Private or Employer Health Plan [18718]
Understanding state law requirements related to internal and external claim review processes
Understanding state law requirements related to internal and external claim review processes
Dependent Coverage of Children to Age 26 Requirements [36935]
Text of the Federal Register of May 13, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 92)
Text of the Federal Register of May 13, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 92)
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program FAQ [36939]
The qualifications for eligibility, the steps plan sponsors must take and the requirements for reimbursement
The qualifications for eligibility, the steps plan sponsors must take and the requirements for reimbursement
Government Programs for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions [28689]
An overview of some currently available government programs
An overview of some currently available government programs
Group Health Purchasing Pools Listed by State [3190]
Focuses on groups that offer recipients a choice of health plans
Focuses on groups that offer recipients a choice of health plans
Health & Disability Insurance Fundamentals [13639]
Information for consumers on disability insurance, health insurance, long term care insurance
Information for consumers on disability insurance, health insurance, long term care insurance
Health Care Reform Regulations and Guidance [36985] Guidance documents from US Dept of Health and Human Services
Health Reform and You [36934]
Key provisions of health reform and guidance on the benefits of the health reform laws
Key provisions of health reform and guidance on the benefits of the health reform laws
Health Reform: Early Retiree Reinsurance Program [36864]
A $5 billion program to provide financial relief to companies that offer health coverage to early retirees
A $5 billion program to provide financial relief to companies that offer health coverage to early retirees
Mental Health Coverage for Children [17378]
Checklist to determine if your health plan provides adequate mental health care for your child
Checklist to determine if your health plan provides adequate mental health care for your child
Small Employers: 2010 Average Health Insurance Premium [36924]
IRS guidance for determining the small employer health insurance credit
[36924] IRS guidance for determining the small employer health insurance credit
Small Employers: Health Care Tax Credit FAQ [36927]
Information on the credit as it applies for 2010-2013, including information on transition relief for 2010
[36927] Information on the credit as it applies for 2010-2013, including information on transition relief for 2010
Small Employers: Health Care Tax Credit Guide [36926]
A step-by-step guide to the Affordable Care Act as it relates to a health care tax credit for small employers
[36926] A step-by-step guide to the Affordable Care Act as it relates to a health care tax credit for small employers
Small Employers: Tax Credit for Employee Health Insurance [36923]
IRS guidance on the health care tax credit as it relates to small business
[36923] IRS guidance on the health care tax credit as it relates to small business
Small Employers: Tax Incentives to Provide Health Care Coverage [36925]
The credit is specifically targeted to help small employers that primarily employ low- and moderate-income workers
The credit is specifically targeted to help small employers that primarily employ low- and moderate-income workers
Social Security Disability Mini-Workshop [15131]
Provides guidance on the SSA's disability insurance process
Provides guidance on the SSA's disability insurance process
SSA Benefits For People With Disabilities [1825]
Information on US Social Security Administration disability benefits
Information on US Social Security Administration disability benefits
State High Risk Health Insurance Pools [28800]
Information on state health risk pools for the medically uninsurable
Information on state health risk pools for the medically uninsurable
State High Risk Health Insurance Pools [28801]
Links to state websites that give information about State Health Insurance Risk Pools
Links to state websites that give information about State Health Insurance Risk Pools
State-by-State Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Health Insurance [22632]
Summaries of state laws related to health insurance
Summaries of state laws related to health insurance
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Health Benefits / Health Care Quality
USQA Quality Reports. NCQA accreditation. CVO certification and more
Health Benefits / Health Insurance
Disability insurance, health insurance, etc.
Health Benefits / Health Savings Accounts
Resources related to Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)
Health Benefits / Medicare
Beneficiary and consumer info
Statistical Data / Health Data
Government and industry sources of statistical data on health conditions
Statistical Data / Insurance Data
Insurance industry data, including health insurance statistics
Statistical Data / Mortality Data
Statistical data on mortality by occupation, industry, injury deaths, etc.
US Labor Laws / ERISA Regulations
Full text of US ERISA laws (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)
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