The premiums for fully insured small group (2-50) health plans are based on type of business (SIC or Standard Industry Code), rating area and age.... Learn More
Two weeks ago, I wrote about my annual exam. According to Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA and CEO of Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, that’s an... Learn More
An iconic Milwaukee company declares bankruptcy. Sad. Shortly after that, there were media reports the reorganization would result in the abrupt termination (8/31) of health... Learn More
Health insurers negotiate payments to providers using Medicare as the ‘reference’ or benchmark. A Rand study concluded in 2017 that private health plans paid hospitals... Learn More
Walter owns a small commercial and residential underground utility installation business. His five employees are young males working outdoors (i.e., fit). He hasn’t previously offered... Learn More
The answer; usually, whatever it takes! Especially when your health insurer is likely to pay the bill. So, we hardly ever ask about cost. Probably... Learn More
Note: CII is Critical Illness Insurance. CII pays the insured a predetermined amount of cash, immediately after a diagnosis of illnesses defined in the policy;... Learn More
No, not your CARES Act stimulus check. I’m talking about insurance premium refund checks. Example; if you’re driving less, you’re at less risk of being... Learn More
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp has posted guidelines on how various businesses can safely re-open. Here’s a link to the recommended practices for just Hair... Learn More
I’ve actually been going to the office every day. It’s nice being “essential.” So is the mailman. We’re getting sick of each other! When was... Learn More