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Health Insurance Benefit Design

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Health Care: Myths, Realities — Mar 23, 2010

To clear up some of the confusion about the newly approved health care legislation, Elizabeth McGlynn debunks some common misconceptions about the bill.

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Obama's Health Plan: New Federal Role for Insurance Regulation — Feb 22, 2010

In general, health insurance premiums are set at a level that will cover the expected payouts for insured people plus profit. To provide a context for understanding price increases, this document identifies the factors that insurance companies consider when setting rates for the next year, writes Elizabeth McGlynn.