This article was taken from the Washington Post from their fact checker blog. Interesting stuff… http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/president-obamas-claim-that-insurance-premiums-will-go-down/2012/08/09/424048f2-e245-11e1-a25e-15067bb31849_blog.html
Summer Wellness: Tips for Weathering Summer Sun & Heat
June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Medical Loss Ratio Rebates
June 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A few points to mention: This represents less than 10% of private health insurance consumers The average rebate is $151/family A small percentage will actually see a check b/c if you currently acquire your health insurance through your employer, the employer will get the insurance rebate check – however, most carriers are not wanting to [...]
FDA may let patients buy drugs without prescriptions – Washington Times
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Health insurer rebates to top $1 billion | BenefitsPro
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
IRS issues guidance on W-2 reporting
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On January 3, 2012, the IRS issued additional interim guidance on the W-2 reporting requirement that is part of health care reform. In this guidance, the IRS confirms that employers filing fewer than 250 W-2s are not required to report the value of health benefits. This guidance extends that relief until further guidance is issued. Additionally, the [...]
Blood Donation
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Generic for Lipitor Now Available
December 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On November 30, 2011 Ranbaxy Laboratories launched the generic equivalent for Lipitor, atorvastatin. Ranbaxy will be the sole manufacturer of this generic drug for the next 180 days. Other manufacturers of the drug will be available in May 2012. The savings at the beginning will be minimal, but once May 2012 roles around we should [...]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This is a cause that we personally have a stake in because my father in law had diabetes. Our family participates in the Louisville ADA walk each year. I’m also proud to say that my wife’s family is the number one fund-raising family and friends team. They’ve been number one [...]
Small Business Tax Credit
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With businesses winding down for the 2011 calender year, this tax credit calculation tool will come in handy to the many small business customers that health insurance companies have. This link is from United Health Care and goes over the small business tax credit. Certain small businesses that offer health benefits are now eligible for [...]
