Obamacare enrollment through HealthCare.gov has dropped to 8.3 million

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Those figures are about 200,000 lower than they were at the same time last year. New HealthCare.gov data has shown that Obamacare enrollment has dropped by about 200,000 since last year. This has brought the current numbers to 8.3 million on the federal exchange site, said the U.S. government. The data is only preliminary, but it indicates that Americans haven’t enrolled at the same rate. The Obamacare enrollment data includes only the sign-ups made through the HealthCare.gov federal exchange site. It includes the numbers as of December 17, and therefore…

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Food truck insurance is more than just commercial auto

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These mobile restaurants are hot small businesses but still come with certain liability risks. Consumers looking for a quick place to grab a tasty bite to eat love mobile restaurants, and if you’re aiming to open one, food truck insurance is a must on your list. Whether you’re starting small before growing or a truck is your long-term goal, coverage is vital. Food truck insurance is one of the most important parts of your business planning. Just as you need to think about what foods you’ll be offering, your pricing,…

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College students on Medicaid told to purchase private health plans or leave

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Brigham Young University-Idaho no longer accepts the free government insurance program. Students on Medicaid at Brigham Young University-Idaho recently discovered that the school no longer accepts the free government insurance program. The unusual announcement was made as the college’s students began winter semester enrollment. The number of students on Medicaid is expected to rise in Idaho in January as the free government health insurance program expands starting in 2020. Brigham Young University-Idaho, like a large number of post-secondary institutions, requires all its students to have health coverage. However, this month…

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Allianz SE joins forces with Microsoft for a strategic insurance partnership

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The two giants will be working together to transform the way digital processes are conducted. Allianz SE and Microsoft Corp have jointly announced that they’ve entered into a strategic insurance partnership. The goal is to digitally transform the insurance industry for greater ease and improved customer experience. Many consumers feel their insurers have fallen behind the times in terms of digital experience. The companies are hoping to use this strategic insurance partnership to change the entire customer experience from what it is today into something much improved. The idea is…

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Janitorial insurance provides cleaning businesses affordable and necessary coverage

Janitorial Insurance - Industrial - Woman Worker

This coverage is designed to protect against the unique risks faced by this type of business. When you have a home or office cleaning business, janitorial insurance is among the first things you’ll need to investigate as you get started. This coverage is a group of different policies that are packaged together for anything from residential maid services to commercial cleaning businesses. The risks you need to cover depend on the type of cleaning services your company provides. Depending on the size of your business and the nature of the…

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