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Insurer Aviva Says UK Demand for Private Health Jumped Amid NHS Strikes

25/05/2023binomo

UK insurer Aviva Plc said demand for private health care continued to surge as more individuals and companies look for alternatives to the National Health Service.

Private health insurance sales grew 25% in the first quarter, the UK based insurer said Thursday, following a 14% jump last year.

British patients have been increasingly turning to private options as the state-funded NHS struggles with mass strikes, budget constraints and extended waiting times.

Customers opting to pay for private care are buying full packages, which include access to online physicians as people become more concerned about not being able to get a

Focusing on the Health Industry and Building a New Ecosystem of “Insurance + Health”

24/05/2023binomo

HONG KONG, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As a leading insurance company with a full license and an important participant in the national multi-level social security system, China Pacific Insurance Group (CPIC or the Group) formulated a five-year plan for the development of the health industry as early as August 2020clarifying its development goals.

Over the past three years, CPIC has responded to changes and actively promoted its health industry strategy, achieving significant results in various aspects such as concepts, mechanisms, management, and product services. Based on its existing experience and innovative achievements, on May 20ththe Group

How High Medical Bills Are in Every State

09/05/2023binomo

The high cost of healthcare can cause financial hardships for individuals and families in the US According to Forbes Advisor, healthcare costs averaged $10,000 per person in 2020. Due to the expense, people make decisions like delaying medical care, forgoing prescriptions and opting out of medical procedures.

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To find out which states are the most and least expensive when it comes to medical care, GOBankingRates looked at healthcare cost data Forbes Advisor compiled across 11

What to know about DACA health insurance policy changes

30/04/2023binomo

For many Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA recipients, also known as Dreamers), access to affordable healthcare has been a significant challenge. These immigrants have often been forced to go without insurance or rely on emergency room visits as their only source of medical care.

That made it great to hear from President Joe Biden last week that DACA recipients will soon be able to access the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid benefits. With this new policy, DACA recipients will be able to gain access to primary care, preventive services, and prescription medications.

This decision will have a significant

I Don’t Have an Estate Plan…Right?

29/04/2023binomo

Whether or not you have a written estate plan, you do have an estate plan. The laws of the state in which you reside will make decisions about your estate if you do not have a written plan.

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If you don’t have a written estate plan, it is essential to know what the intestacy laws of your state are so that you know what will happen to your assets if

My Loved One Passed Away – What Do I Need To Do?

07/04/2023binomo

Losing a loved one is incredibly hard. We help our clients with the administrative and legal aspects following the death of a loved one.

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When a loved one dies, there are many things to do and many are time sensitive.

First, there are many practical items to consider. These may include:

Finding care for any pets;
Determining if there are funeral instructions, arrangements, or prepayments;
Notifying family and friends;
Preparing

Insured Oklahomans must have access to quality mental health services

22/03/2023binomo

People seeking mental health care can face challenges when trying to find assistance through their insurance companies.

While there is a great deal of discussion concerning a nationwide mental health crisis, there has been very little attention given to what is perhaps the greatest barrier to care: commercial insurance plans that do not provide sufficient access to behavioral health services.

A recent study by the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative looked at gaps in Oklahoma’s commercial insurance networks. It documented the struggles that too many of us face when trying to find mental health and substance use care. The overarching theme of the report was very clear. Even though we pay for coverage, using our health plans to

Breaking: New Self-Disclosure Policy – Rickard & Associates

22/03/2023binomo

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a new Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy to be used by US Attorney Offices throughout the country.

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The new policy helps to encourage early and voluntary self-disclosure of corporate criminal misconduct. It reinforces the importance of having an effective compliance plan that identifies misconduct.

To be a voluntary self-disclosure, the disclosure must be voluntary, timely and must contain all relevant facts of misconduct.

If the