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Participation in a program of regular exercise can lead to a dramatic reduction in medical insurance claims by employees, according to a study conducted by health insurer Medica and fitness center operator Life Time Fitness. Americans Support A Wide Range Of Health Coverage Options With health care costs rising, around half of Americans are worried that their families will soon be unable to afford medical insurance or that their employers will make sharp cuts in their health care benefits, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive for the Wall Street Journal Online’s Health Industry Edition. Hybrid Products Can Increase Long-Term Care Insurance Coverage Rates More consumers would consider purchasing long-term care (LTC) insurance if it were offered as part of a “hybrid” policy that combines LTC coverage with another insurance product, such as annuities, life insurance, or disability insurance, a study recently published by the AARP Public Policy Institute concluded. Workers Need Support In Using Consumer-Driven Health Plans Many employees who have moved from traditional health plans to consumer-directed account-based health plans (ABHPs) are dissatisfied with their choice, largely because they are not fully aware of how to maximize the tax advantages and savings features of these accounts, according to a survey by professional services firm Towers Perrin. Health Care Costs More Burdensome For Women Even women who have health insurance often do not obtain the care they need and struggle to pay medical bills, according to a joint report by nonprofit advocacy groups the Commonwealth Fund and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC). |
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