health insurance

• Desjardins Group Buys Stake in Qtrade Online Brokerage Firm

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  February 6, 2013

  Canadian cooperative says stock buy part of strategy to grow major business lines.

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  Ever-Rising Benefits Costs Are Tough to Manage

  By Peter Strozniak  |  January 30, 2013

  Credit unions compete to recruit and retain quality employees by offering a wide range of benefits. But could that competitive edge be in jeopardy because of rapidly rising costs?

• CUNA Mutual Gets 'A' Ratings From A.M. Best

  By Marc Rapport  |  December 18, 2012

  Ratings agency cites company’s capitalization, diversification in issuing stable outlooks

• Obamacare: Insurers Say Tax Will Hit Consumers Hard

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  December 12, 2012

  The insurance industry is warning a new tax in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will cost consumers thousands in rising premiums.

• Kate Middleton, Marissa Mayer And The Most Fascinating Women of 2012

  December 5, 2012

  There’s no denying that 2012 has been a big year for women. We won the election, we made millions and we stood up to Rush Limbaugh.

• Obamacare: New Regs Now Ban Insurer Discrimination Against Pre-Existing Conditions

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  November 21, 2012

  The Obama administration has released new regulations that would make it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions.

• Obamacare: Poll Finds Most Small Businesses Unclear or Incorrect on Coverage Rules

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  November 13, 2012

  Most small businesses either incorrectly believe or aren’t sure whether they must provide health insurance to employees in 2014, a recent survey shows.

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  Boomers Seek Knowledge on Health Savings Accounts

  By Eileen Courter  |  October 14, 2012

  If you offer health savings accounts, chances are baby boomers will be familiar with key basics before they approach the credit union.

• Employers Working to Avoid Obamacare Requirements

  By Jenny Ivy  |  August 9, 2012

  New survey says employers with large part-time, low-wage workforce more likely to try to avoid triggering coverage requirement.

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  Kentucky Credit Unions Are in the Green

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 5, 2012

  The key financial indicators of Kentucky credit unions are positive, yet conservative. And that’s just how they like it in the Bluegrass State.