Slovenian parliament passes law to transform health insurance – EURACTIV.com

The Slovenian parliament adopted a bill Thursday that will turn supplementary health insurance – a flat-rate monthly payment required for most national health services – into a mandatory contribution attached to regular health insurance premiums.

After private insurers announced considerable price hikes earlier this year, the government decided to scrap supplementary insurance, arguing that they are losing money since the cost of services has skyrocketed.

The insurers were initially accused of taking advantage of inflation to fill their pockets, but calculations by ZZZS and insurers’ own balance sheets show they are indeed losing money on health insurance.

The mandatory contribution

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RBC Insurance Travel Insurance Review [Year] – Forbes Advisors Canada

RBC Insurance Travel Insurance offers three packaged plans for traveling outside of Canada:

Deluxe Packages: This is the most comprehensive plan offered by RBC Insurance. It includes coverage for unforeseen medical emergencies, trip cancellation and interruption, flight and travel accidents, and baggage loss, damage and delay.

Emergency medical treatment includes:

  • Hospital accommodation in a semi-private room
  • Services of a legally licensed physician, surgeon, anaesthetist or nurse
  • Private duty nursing
  • Ground or air ambulance
  • Rent or purchase a hospital bed, wheelchair, brace, crutch or any other medical appliance
  • Diagnostic tests
  • Prescription drugs and medications
  • Paramedical services, such as care from a
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Short Term Health Insurance Market Trends Outlook, Demand and Growth Rate Analysis 2023-2030

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Jun 17, 2023 (The Expresswire) —
This complete market research report provides a detailed analysis of the Short Term Health Insurance market at a global level. It examines market trends, growth drivers, challenges, and opportunities for key players operating in the industry. The report includes market segmentation based on types, applications, and region, providing insights into the market dynamics and competitive landscape. With a focus on market size, market share, and growth projections, this report serves as a valuable resource for industry stakeholders, investors, and policymakers looking …

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Biden’s junk fee crusade turns to short-term health insurance plans

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden on Friday announced new steps to crack down on short-term health insurance plans and surprise medical bills, stepping up his war against so-called junk fees to lower healthcare costs.

This will include a proposed rule that closes loopholes companies use to offer misleading short-term insurance products, discriminate based on pre-existing conditions, offer little to no coverage and saddle consumers with thousands of dollars worth of medical expenses, Biden said.

“It’s not necessarily about healthcare, it’s about being played for a sucker,” Biden said at a White House event announcing the policies.

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How Do I Update My Compliance Risk Assessment?

Compliance Risk Assessments are critically important in healthcare practices. When used correctly, they can save entities from fines, problems and consequences.

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While almost everyone is familiar with a HIPAA Risk Assessment, many practices have not completed a full Compliance Risk Assessment.

A Compliance Risk Assessment is a process for healthcare entities to determine what risks exist, evaluate potential risks and focus resources to address the most significant risks.

Compliance Risk

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Top 5 Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan

We often hear many reasons why people do not have an estate plan or why they are putting off creating their estate plan.

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Here are the top five reasons why people don’t have an estate plan (and why these reasons shouldn’t prevent you from doing your estate plan today):

  1. I don’t have enough money, property, etc. Estate planning is not just about assets. Estate planning is a way to protect
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Need a Practical High School Graduation Gift?

We’ve got you covered. If you know a recent high school graduate, you should find out if they have a simple estate plan to allow their parents or guardians to make medical and financial decisions if they are incapacitated.

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With high school graduation season in full swing, it is essential to remember that at age 18, parents no longer have the right to make medical and financial decisions for their

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Why Shouldn’t I Use an Online Will?

Online will often do more harm than good. Many people look to the internet when preparing estate planning documents, like wills and trusts, but this can set you up for disaster.

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Online will often ‘one size fits all’ documents that don’t account for your particular situation. Sometimes, they don’t account for the current laws in your state.

These documents may not even be legitimate and can lead to issues and

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