Health Insurance
Angry Patients Stuck With Big Medical Bills After “Bait And Switch”
Thousands of patients are finding out the hard way that free doesn’t always mean free.
Mass. Small Businesses Can Now Buy Health Insurance At Discount
Thousands of small businesses who now pay very high premiums could see double digit discounts for certain plans.
Health Insurance Increase Okayed In Mass. For 2012
State regulators have approved premium hikes averaging 2.3% for what’s called the Small Group Market. That includes thousands of small businesses and self-employed residents. They go into effect in April.
Small Businesses Will Get New Path To Purchase Lower-Priced Health Insurance
The Retailers Association of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives have been certified as group purchasing cooperatives.
Year End Tax Planning: What’s On Your Tax Return?
The standard deduction for couples filing jointly is $11,600 and for singles it is one half that at $5,800 for this year.
Mass. Residents No Longer Paying The Most For Health Insurance
Health insurance premiums are continuing to get more expensive, but rates in Massachusetts are no longer the priciest in the country.
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts Medical Center Could End Relationship
Negotiations have broken down over rate increases for Tufts. Blue Cross says those increases would amount to double-digits for the medical center.
Health Care Costs For Employers Could Be Coming Down
Employers may find some relief in health care costs next year, according to a survey from Mercer.
Mass. Organization Launches Online Health Guide
Public health advocates have crafted new web guides aimed at helping people learn more and live healthier.
Deadline Nears For Mass. Health Care Enrollment
Massachusetts residents who buy private health care plans through the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector have until Monday to participate in an open enrollment period.
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