Many of our clients want to plan for their children’s future, when drafting their estate plans. However, some of our clients are concerned about their child’s spouse accessing the inheritance.
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While each client has different concerns and requires tailored estate planning, one question we often hear relates to protecting the inheritance of the spouse of their child.
So can inheritance be protected from a spouse of your child?
Yes, there are…
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New $51M hospital doubles patient capacity in rural Wis. county
By Rachel MergenLa Crosse Tribune
WHITEHALL, Wis. — Rural health care is about to get an upgrade for about 20,000 residents in central Trempealeau County.
The new 68,000-square-foot, 31-bed Gundersen Tri-County Hospital, full of up-to-date technology and modern medical services, will open its doors to the public July 24.
The $51 million project, which will double the hospital’s patient capacity, also includes remodeling the existing 17,000-square-foot clinic.
The project was made possible with donations, federal funds and a large bond, said Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics administrator Joni Olson.
She said that the project is “a huge spend and a…
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale Lowers Holdings in Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBRA)
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale reduced its stake in shares of Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBRA – Free Report) by 14.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company’s most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 142,998 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 24,479 shares during the quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale’s holdings in Sabra Health Care REIT were worth $1,594,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Raymond James & Associates grew its position in shares of…
UnitedHealth Group Profits Eclipse $5.4 Billion As Optum And Health Plans Roll Despite Rising Costs
UnitedHealth Group reported nearly $5.5 billion in second quarter profits as its health insurance … [+] plans and Optum medical provider businesses grew by “double-digit” percentages despite rising costs, the company said Friday, July 14, 2023.. UnitedHealth Group Inc. signage is displayed on a monitor on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
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UnitedHealth Group reported nearly $5.5 billion in second quarter profits as its health insurance plans and Optum medical provider businesses grew by “double-digit” percentages despite rising costs, the…
Emotions to Expect After a Crash
Often, after a car crash, you experience shock. Once the shock subsides, you may experience a range of emotions.
Most car accidents are unexpected, and you may not have been prepared for or able to prevent them. Gaining this perspective can help you understand the feelings you have after a car crash.
These feelings and reactions will eventually fade as the car is repaired, insurance matters are resolved, and physical injuries heal. However, if you are struggling with your mental health or overall well-being after a car crash, it is important to seek help.
In New Zealand, many organizations offer…
Japan aims to fix medical fee errors linked to My Number by August
The health ministry said Thursday that it would take measures to resolve the issue of My Number card holders being overcharged for medical expenses by August.
System errors over the use of My Number cards as health insurance certificates have caused many patients to have to pay the full amount of medical costs out of their own pocket instead of the regular amount — basically set at 30% for those between ages 6 and 70 .
The ministry presented its plan to resolve the issue at the first meeting of a new task force that day.
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Pickleball is bad news for health insurance stocks, UBS says
A sport that is making many older Americans more active could be backfiring for health insurance companies, according to UBS. Pickleball is a tennis-adjacent sport that has exploded in popularity since the Covid-19 pandemic, attracting millions of new players and celebrity investors. But UBS analyst Andrew Mok said in a note to clients Monday that the sport’s growth and popularity among seniors could contribute to rising health-care spending. “After analyzing the growth in pickleball as well as the nature and frequency of related injuries, we conducted a bottom-up analysis of medical costs. In total, we estimate $250-500 mn of medical…
Three Ways Health Plans Can Raise The Bar On Health Equity
Troy Jelinek, PhD, MHA Chief Commercial Officer at Icario.
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Effective communication builds stronger relationships, and that’s no different when it comes to health insurance plans and their members. Thoughtful and proactive engagement has always been a reliable way to get members to take action on their health and help close gaps in health equity, but it’s now a “must-have” instead of a “nice-to-have.”
It’s clear that health equity has become a higher priority in recent years. For example, the National Committee for Quality Assurance introduced new quality measures, including the Social Need Screening and Intervention measure. These measures encourage…