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Preferential policies introduced for more insurance products

China has extended coverage of individual income tax preferential policies to more major commercial health insurance products such as medical insurance, long-term care insurance and disease insurance, the National Financial Regulatory Administration announced on Thursday. According to a circular issued by the administration, the authorities will no longer design standardized clauses for such insurance products so they will fully consider consumers’ needs to improve flexibility. Set insurance requirements will only be applicable to people who have pre-existing health conditions, and the design of the rest of the insurance clauses will be decided by market players. In view of insufficient insurance…
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Terminating Your Physician Employment Agreement

Many of our physician clients are unaware of their termination rights prior to meeting with us. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you want to terminate your employment, the first thing you need to do is read your contract. Most physician employment agreements have substantial termination provisions. You need to know what yours says regarding termination with and without cause, what notice is required, and what other provisions will be triggered by termination. Many times, employment…
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Biden to crack down on short-term health insurance plans, Politico reports

July 6 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday is expected to propose a new regulation cracking down on short-term health insurance plans, Politico reported, citing five Democrats with knowledge of the matter. Biden is due to deliver an announcement on healthcare cost savings on Friday. A White House official told Politico on Thursday that Biden plans to announce major actions to lower costs and crack down on junk fees. The regulation will curtail a Trump-era expansion of skimpy health coverage, which critics said undermined the 2010 Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and its broad protections…
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12 Easy Ways to Save Money This Year (Without Sacrificing Your Morning Coffee Run)

Expert Tips to Save You Money This YearJ Studios “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” The past year has been a rough one, y’all. If you feel like you’ve been struggling to stay afloat financially, you’re not alone. It seems as if everywhere we look, costs are rising. A recent report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the prices of food, housing, health insurance and other services increased by more than 6% in 2022. Harsh. It doesn’t help that some financial experts believe these price hikes aren’t so…
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Which Could Save Me More Cash?

SmartAsset: Dental savings plan vs. insurance: Pros and Cons Health insurance doesn’t cover your teeth. Your teeth can cause pain, get infected and need treatment, just like any other part of the body. But when it comes to actually getting treatment the standard health insurance doesn’t cover it. Instead, you need specialized coverage to pay for a trip to the dentist’s office. The specialized coverage comes in two main forms. The first is dental insurance. This is standard insurance that covers most of the cost of treatment in exchange for a monthly premium and co-payments. The second is a dental…
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Finding Health Insurance Coverage For Your New College Graduate | Health & Wellness

(NAPSI)—As you and your child look to the future, many questions may arise. One often lost in these planning discussions is what the graduate’s health insurance needs are. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kA 4=2DDlQA`Qm k^Am kA 4=2DDlQA`Qm(9:=6 :E :89E 36 E96 =2DE E9:?8 J@F 2D< J@FCD6=7[ :E 42? 36 @?6 @7 E96 >@DE D:8?:7:42?E] p5F=ED 286D `h E@ bc 92G6 E96 9:896DE F?:?DFC65 C2E6D @7 2?J 286 8C@FA :? E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D—2?5 E92E >2J AFE E962E C:DA24ED]kDA2? 4=2DDlQpAA=6\4@?G6CE65\DA246Qm k^DA2?mk^Am kA 4=2DDlQA`QmkDA2? 4=2DDlQpAA=6\4@?G6CE65\DA246Qm k^DA2?mk^Am kA 4=2DDlQA`QmkDA2? 4=2DDlQpAA=6\4@?G6CE65\DA246Qm k^DA2?mk^Am kA 4=2DDlQA`QmkDA2? 4=2DDlQD`Qm“r9@@D:?8 E96 C:89E 962=E9 4@G6C286 2J D665:77:4F=EE@ J@F?8 A6@A=6[ 2D >2?J 92G6 ?6G6C D9@AA65 7@C E96:C @H?…
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Three Ways Health Plans Can Raise The Bar On Health Equity

Troy Jelinek, PhD, MHA Chief Commercial Officer at Icario. getty 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…
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New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan

We often have clients ask us when the best time to do their estate plan is and the answer is usually, right now! This is especially true for people turning 18 years old, people who don’t have a plan, and people who have had recent life changes. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). One event that should trigger you to meet with an estate planning attorney is a new baby. When you are expanding your family, that…