When the Affordable Care Act went into effect, it guaranteed that everyone who applied for individual health insurance would be approved for and enrolled in coverage. However, to prevent people from signing up for insurance only when they get sick, the ACA restricted enrollment to specific open enrollment periods—typically a period of three months from November to January. Continue reading
Cyber crime insurers largely avoided costly claims from the recent attacks that hit business around the globe. The next global virus could change that. Continue reading
Medicare and Social Security are two subjects complicated enough to give anyone a mental workout. However, it’s important for employers and employees alike to understand how Medicare and Social Security affect contributions to a health savings account (HSA). Continue reading
U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., said Thursday she’s co-sponsoring a bill intended to address health insurance problems such as the ones Nevadans face in many rural counties. Continue reading
Global shipping is still feeling the effects of a cyber attack that hit A.P. Moller-Maersk two days ago, showing the scale of the damage a computer virus can unleash on the technology dependent and inter-connected industry.
About 90 percent of world trade is transported by sea, with ships and ports acting as the arteries of the global economy. Ports increasingly rely on communications systems to keep operations running smoothly, and any IT glitches can create major disruptions for complex logistic supply chains. Continue reading
Uber’s ride-hailing app is making it easier for its users to set up trips for seniors and others who may not know their way around a smartphone but still need help getting around town.
The new feature, released on Tuesday in an app update, is primarily designed for Uber users who want a simple way to arrange rides for parents, grandparents and other loved ones unable to drive themselves. Previously, Uber users ordering on behalf of another passenger had to call the driver to explain the situation. Continue reading
Autonomous vehicle technology, a rise in on-demand transportation and a shifting of liability to manufacturers will shrink the auto insurance sector by more than 70 percent or $137 billion by 2050, according to updated research by KPMG.
In a 2015 report, KPMG said the market would shrink by as much as 60 percent by 2040. Continue reading
The Senate Republicans’ stalled effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act is not the only profound threat to our health care system. If Gov. Scott Walker gets his wish, Wisconsin will be the first state that requires adults without children to undergo drug testing if they want to receive Medicaid. Other states could follow his plan. Continue reading
