Walgreens gearing to sell health insurance policies, could be ready by the end of the year

As the health care landscape in the U.S. undergoes radical changes, Walgreens, the acclaimed drugstore chain, is making plans to sell health insurance in-store. On Tuesday, CNNMoney reported that a Walgreens spokesman had revealed that the company was considering selling policies in light of the health care reform. The spokesperson noted that the move is inspired by the overwhelming need consumers have for insurance coverage. Walgreens seems to have been looking into selling policies for some time, as the spokesman says that the company will be ready to sell insurance…

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Georgian insurers to sell out of state policies beginning July 1

Beginning July 1st, insurers in Georgia will be able to sell health insurance policies available across state lines. Other states have been considering similar laws but Georgia is the first to pass such a law. The issue of inter-state insurance policies has been hotly debated for some time now. Critics of the law argue that it will put consumers at risk as most out of state insurance policies that will be up for sale will not meet the standard of Georgia’s strict regulations. On the other hand, supporters of the…

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