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SOURCE: www.dol.gov WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration today announced a final rule to give the estimated 72 million participants covered by 401(k)-type retirement plans greater information regarding the fees and expenses associated with their [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.hhs.gov HHS and states act to expand options for children; new agreements in Maryland likely to result in expanded options for children In a letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Secretary Sebelius today outlined efforts by the [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.turner.house.gov Oprah Winfrey Show to highlight servicemember’s custody battles Washington, Oct 13, 2010 . . . Mike Turner and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairwoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) have requested that Full Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.veterans.senate.gov Over $124 million paid out to widows and widowers after Akaka oversight revealed error WASHINGTON, D.C. – Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) is urging widows and widowers of deceased veterans to check to be sure [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.ins.state.ny.us Two Health Net companies paid a $1.9 million fine to settle allegations including not providing consumers with the required information on their “explanation of benefit” forms and not paying certain claims on time, New York State Insurance Superintendent [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.dol.gov Arlington, VA . . . The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced the issuance of 11 closure orders to Elk Run Coal Co.’s Seng Creek Powellton Mine when federal inspectors last week discovered [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.afge.org Washington, D.C. . . . AFGE is proud to be the newest member of the multi-organization coalition, Strengthen Social Security.  The coalition is united around one premise – to strengthen Social Security, not cut it. Strengthen Social Security [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.ins.state.ny.us Cinergy misleadingly offered health coverage for “little more than $5 per day” Cinergy Health Inc., a Florida-based insurance agent that advertised low cost health insurance plans on late night television, the Internet and through telemarketers, has been fined $500,000 [...] Read More

Source: www.veterans.house.gov House passes legislation to enhance, expand and modernize benefits for veterans Washington, D.C. – House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve H.R. 3219, the Veterans’ Benefits Act [...] Read More

SOURCE: www.va.gov New Program Eases Veterans’ Transition To College Life Washington, D.C. . . . Two commuity colleges and three other four-year colleges and universities are being added to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VetSuccess on Campus pilot program. [...] Read More