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Wed., June 19, 2013 5:29pm
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held a conference Wednesday to address upcoming changes to the healthcare industry because of the Affordable Care Act. The insurance mandate included in the law will go into effect on January 1, 2014. That leaves just six months for employers and individuals to research their insurance options.
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Thu., January 31, 2013 11:00am
State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is offering tips to help Georgians file claims associated with the storm system that tore through the state Wednesday.
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Fri., October 14, 2011 11:50am
A federal agency says Georgia, along with a dozen other states, falls short in offering consumers appeal options when they can’t get health insurance. The states must make fixes by January 1st. The national health reform law calls for a broader range of appeals options for people who can’t get coverage or payment on a claim. That means more consumers for the first time will have the right to have an independent panel review their case.
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Wed., October 5, 2011 2:48pm
Premiums for employer-sponsored healthcare coverage rose 9 percent for families this year. That’s according to an annual survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. More employees are opting for high-deductible plans and experts say that’s worrying.
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Mon., May 2, 2011 2:14pm
Insurance Commisioner Ralph Hudgens released his office's first damage estimate Monday. He said the figure will likely rise as insurance companies receive claims related to the severe weather.
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Fri., August 27, 2010 2:58pm
About 1,600 victims of an insurance scam have a few days left to get their money back. August 31st is the deadline for people who bought policies from American Trade Association or its affiliates to request a refund. The state insurance commissioner’s office says the companies sold bogus health insurance plans nationwide.
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Mon., July 19, 2010 5:04pm
State officials say “immediate action” is being taken to ensure money that pays teachers and state employees for health insurance claims continues to flow. But that fund is fast evaporating.
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Mon., February 8, 2010 4:29pm
Governor Sonny Perdue wants future governors to appoint four constitutional
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Tue., December 29, 2009 7:14pm
Imperial Sugar has settled its property insurance claim for the 2008 explos
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Wed., September 23, 2009 11:09am
President Barack Obama says Georgia’s request for federal disaster aid will
