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Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday filed a bill seeking to amend Presidential Decree 1460 or the “Insurance Code of 1978” by institutionalizing regulations governing health maintenance organizations (HMOs). “The coronavirus disease has underscored to many Filipinos the need to invest in health care. As insurance markets become more competitive, we have to be proactive, revisit our policies and ensure that the necessary safeguards are in place to protect public interest,” Go said in his explanatory note on Senate Bill 2133. “Market access alone is not enough. Regulatory reforms are also needed if we want to ensure fair and vigorous competition,” he explained. The senator, who heads the Senate health and demography committee, also pointed out that insurance, pre-need and HMO-regulated entities are making significant contributions to the country’s economy. Life insurance, non-life insurance and mutual benefit associations commanded an industry asset base of P1.72 … [Read more...] about Bill filed regulating medical care insurance providers

Scammers have absconded with at least $19.4 million in state and federal unemployment benefits in Colorado, up from initial estimates of $6.5 million, according to updated fraud numbers the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment released on Friday. The CDLE also said it has blocked $437.2 million from going out on 42,976 claims confirmed as fraudulent, which works out to an average of $10,173 sought per claim. A much larger number of suspicious claims remain under investigation. “We estimate we have prevented payment of $37 billion and are dealing with 1.1 million fraudulent claims,” said Phil Spesshardt, benefits services manager for the state labor department, during a media call. That bigger estimate is based on a scenario where Colorado put no fraud detection measures in place and fully paid every claim that came in. The state had fewer than 90 confirmed fraudulent unemployment claims in 2019, and early last summer went from zero to 58 fraud detection measures, which … [Read more...] about Colorado unemployment insurance fraud: $19.4M lost, $437.2M in payments blocked

Reparations advocates notched a historic victory this week when a House committee approved, for the first time, legislation to study whether Black Americans should receive restitution for slavery. Now those lawmakers want a vote on the floor. But while Democratic leaders in the last Congress had promised quick action on the reparations bill if it passed through the House Judiciary Committee, they're treading more carefully this year. ADVERTISEMENT Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi Biden angers Democrats by keeping Trump-era refugee cap Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones calls on Breyer to retire Biden rebuffs Democrats, keeps refugee admissions at 15,000 MORE (D-Calif.) supports the proposal but is leaving the vote calendar decisions to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Steny Hamilton Hoyer Pelosi on power in DC: 'You have to seize it' House panel approves bill to set up commission on reparations Race debate grips Congress MORE … [Read more...] about Democrats debate timing and wisdom of reparations vote

MORE than two million motorists have driven without an MOT in the past year, a poll suggests. One in 14 drivers admitted they had broken the law. More than two thirds said they knew that their MOT had expired, while a third said it was a ­genuine oversight. Men were found to be  marginally more likely than women  to not have a valid MOT certificate. And twice as many drivers  aged 18 to 34  flouted the law as those aged  35 to 54. Just one in 100 over-55s said they had done it. Most read in Motors Review IT'S ID-ENTICAL Skoda Enyaq is the Volkswagen ID 4 wrapped up in a classier package Review HIGH ’N MIGHTY The super-sized Toyota Highlander is efficient, comfy and swimming with kit Road Test TAKE YOUR PIC Kia's Picanto is cheap, easy to drive — and the perfect car for young and old BUCKLE UP These new driving laws come into force next month - … [Read more...] about More than two million motorists ‘have driven without an MOT in the past year’

DRIVERS handed extra time on their MOT certificate because of covid must now have a valid test or risk a fine of £1,000. A six month extension to the mandatory safety check was granted at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and comes to an end today. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Motorists whose MOT ran out between March 30 and July 31 were given the six month extension automatically. The government introduced the measure at the height of the first national lockdown to reduce the need for people to leave the house. Vehicles still had to be roadworthy and garages remained open for essential repair work. Drivers were allowed to take their cars for an MOT from 1 August onwards after restrictions were lifted . Another extension was not offered in subsequent lockdowns and MOTs can still go ahead in the latest lockdown . Drivers eligible for the extension found their MOT expiry date was automatically extended by six … [Read more...] about MOT extension ends TODAY and drivers face £1,000 fine without one