Not exact matches
The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act
of 2010, could have a material adverse effect
on Humana's results
of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and
premium growth in certain products and market segments, restricting the company's ability to expand into new markets, increasing the company's medical and operating
costs by, among other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio
on insured products,
lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance industry fee and other assessments; the company's financial position, including the company's ability to maintain the value
of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.
MONTREAL — Air Canada says it is
on the runway to achieving sustained profitability after ending the year in the black as it prepares to introduce
premium economy seating
on select international routes and ramp up the size
of its
low -
cost carrier.
In the case
of an oil spill cleanup, the
costs are likely to be directly incurred by an insurance company, but the
premiums paid for that insurance come at the expense
of the value
of the oil transportation service — the higher the expected clean - up
costs from oil spills, the higher insurance
premiums will be, and this will mean higher pipeline tolls, which in turn implies
lower profits, taxes, and royalties
on the products shipped.
An insurance dividend is the amount
of your
premium that is paid back to you if your insurance company achieves a
lower mortality
cost on policyholders than it expected.
Global Capitalism is trapped in its own Prisoner's Dilemma; forty four years after the end
of the Bretton Woods System global central banks have manipulated the
cost of risk in a competition
of devaluation leading to a dangerous build up in debt and leverage,
lower risk
premiums, income disparity, and greater probability
of tail events
on both sides
of the return distribution.
The insurer is not being told to
lower its
premiums because
of the
cost - savings
on procedures and ailments already covered; it is being told that it can put the
cost - savings toward the expense
of providing contraception.
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of premium cloth diapers, has found a way to reduce production
costs and pass the savings
on to their customers.
The analyses found that the policy change would help support immigrant families by expanding job opportunities, while modestly
lowering insurance
premiums for all state drivers and improving public safety
on roadways, with the fiscal
costs of implementing the proposal more than offset by added revenues.
Eliminating this financial risk
premium makes nuclear power levelized electricity
cost competitive with that
of coal, and it becomes
lower than that
of coal when a modest price
on carbon dioxide emissions is imposed,» the report says.
The pupil
premium research carried out by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has shown how, as part
of a whole ‑ school approach,
low -
cost, high - impact strategies can impacting positively
on outcomes for children and young people with SEN and help in narrowing the gap in attainment for our most vulnerable students (http://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk).
The break - even point for the Equinox diesel, where diesel's
lower per - mile driving
costs outweigh the price
premium, would be
on the high - side
of 100,000.
Available options
on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will include: Class - exclusive 2.8 L Duramax Turbo - Diesel engine, paired with a six - speed automatic transmission, capable
of 186 horsepower and 369 lb - ft
of torque Choice
of crew - or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively) 7 - speaker Bose
premium audio system Dealer - installed, bed - mounted spare tire carrier Full - length black vinyl floor (no additional
cost — standard interior features leather seats and carpet) The ZR2's starting MSRP includes a number
of key standard features unique to the trim level, such as: Class - exclusive front and rear locking electronic differentials Revolutionary, segment - exclusive Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSVTM) dampers Off - road rocker protection Modified front and rear bumpers for better off - road obstacle clearance Exclusive ZR2 17 x 8 - inch aluminum alloy wheels 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off - road tires New cast - iron control arms An aluminum skidplate that protects the radiator and engine oil pan Autotrac transfer case Transfer case shield Aggressive grille and hood combo unique to ZR2 Modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio Front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches over a standard Colorado Suspension lifted 2 inches over a standard Colorado Off - Road Mode Technology 4 - wheel disc brakes Other standard features include: Tow / haul mode Trailering Package, including trailer hitch and 7 - pin connector Integrated trailer brake controller Spray -
on bedliner Heated driver and passenger front seats Wireless phone charging Rear sliding window EZ Lift and
Lower tailgate Locking tailgate Recovery hooks A six - speaker audio system with Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and an 8 - inch diagonal color touchscreen, AM / FM stereo with seek - and - scan and a digital clock, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, voice - activated technology for radio and phone featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an auxiliary jack All - terrain spare tire with unique ZR2 wheel Four USB ports: one
on the instrument panel, one in the center console and two in the rear
of the center console Electronic automatic cruise control Rear window electric defogger OnStar 4G LTE with built - in Wi - Fi Rear Vision Camera Remote keyless entry Remote vehicle starter system 4 - way power front driver and passenger seat adjuster with power driver lumbar control Rear seats with underseat storage Standard powertrain is the 3.6 L DI DOHC V6 with a class - leading 308 horsepower and 275 lb - ft
of torque that is shared with other Colorado models.
A higher deductible will mean you're
on the hook for more
of the initial
cost when damage does occur, but it should
lower your monthly
premiums.
FHA mortgage insurance
costs can be
lower than for MI
premiums charged by private mortgage insurance companies, depending
on your loan amount and the size
of your down payment.
For example, Kirchen generally recommends carrying a
lower deductible
on comprehensive insurance because it represents a smaller part
of the total
cost of the
premium, so raising that deductible won't save you much.
This option not only allows two individuals to be insured
on the same whole life insurance policy, but it also typically has a
lower amount
of overall
premium cost than will purchasing two separate life insurance policies
of corresponding value.
In addition, the
lower monthly
premium allows people living
on a fixed income to still have some kind
of life insurance in place to cover the
costs of funeral arrangements.
AVERAGE
COST: The premium on the total loan varies from 0.60 % to 3.15 %, depending on your percentage of loan - to - value and other features of your mortgage (the greater your downpayment in relation to your home's cost, the lower the mortgage loan insurance premi
COST: The
premium on the total loan varies from 0.60 % to 3.15 %, depending
on your percentage
of loan - to - value and other features
of your mortgage (the greater your downpayment in relation to your home's
cost, the lower the mortgage loan insurance premi
cost, the
lower the mortgage loan insurance
premium).
The rapid increase in FHA insured mortgage loans is evidently perceived as a threat to MGIC, the nation; s largest insurer
of conventional mortgage loans; the company has unveiled a plan for charging
lower premium costs based
on borrower credit scores.
When looking for the
lowest cost policy or ensuring you have the best value
on the policy you already hold, it's a good idea to understand the factors that go into the
cost of your umbrella insurance
premium.
The
premium on your total loan varies from approximately 0.60 per cent to 3.35 per cent depending
on the percentage
of loan - to - value (generally the greater your downpayment in relation to home's
cost, the
lower the mortgage loan insurance
premium).
Later in life whole life
premiums, because they typically remain level, will actually be
lower than the insurance
costs of the company
on an annual basis.
On the other hand, because not all states are adopting the new 133 % - of - FPL Medicaid thresholds, some lower income individuals below this threshold but above 100 % of FPL will still be expected to purchase insurance through an exchange (albeit subject to the 2 % - of - income maximum limit on the cost of coverage), and those below 100 % of FPL may be ineligible for the premium assistance tax credit and ineligible for Medicai
On the other hand, because not all states are adopting the new 133 % -
of - FPL Medicaid thresholds, some
lower income individuals below this threshold but above 100 %
of FPL will still be expected to purchase insurance through an exchange (albeit subject to the 2 % -
of - income maximum limit
on the cost of coverage), and those below 100 % of FPL may be ineligible for the premium assistance tax credit and ineligible for Medicai
on the
cost of coverage), and those below 100 %
of FPL may be ineligible for the
premium assistance tax credit and ineligible for Medicaid!
Your insurance
premiums may
cost you as
low as $ 22 to $ 41 per month, depending
on your age, coverage amount, and term length, so you'll have plenty
of cash left over after paying the
premium to invest.
You may be able to buy insurance in the Marketplace and get
lower costs on monthly
premiums and out -
of - pocket
costs based in your household size and income.
Finally, when comparing legacy U.S. carriers, an important means
of comparison for many travelers as the networks
of these carriers are far more extensive than
low -
cost carriers and they also offer a
premium product
on virtually every flight, American took first place with 79 %
of program members giving it a rating
of satisfied or higher, followed by United with a 76 % satisfaction rating.
While the number
of miles needed for a Business Class redemption isn't exactly
low (you're better off trying to get to / from Europe
on United's own aircraft which will only
cost 115,000 for roundtrip Business Class), the taxes for a
premium cabin award are
low for a European route.
If American doesn't alter the
cost of Economy or Business Class awards then, depending
on how
Premium Economy is squeezed in, there could be some very good value redemptions to be had (
Premium Economy if the
premium over Economy Class is
low or Business Class if the
premium over PE is
low... it will be one or the other).
In effect, insurers agreed to
lower automobile insurance
premiums via regulation in exchange for certain
cost - saving measures: a cap
on general damages respecting «minor» injuries, gross - to - net income tax deductions, and deductions for collateral benefits (including wage replacement) «paid or payable» from a variety
of loosely - defined sources.
The underlying policy is that not having to defend against frivolous lawsuits will translate into suppressing the
cost of medical malpractice litigation, which would in turn
lower the
cost of the medical malpractice insurance
premiums charged to healthcare providers and so
on up the chain.
The CAHC report
on the Impact
of Stabilization Funding
on ACA
Premiums and Subsidies outlines how added funding could eliminate or greatly reduce the cost of health insurance, bringing the price of premiums back to 2016 levels o
Premiums and Subsidies outlines how added funding could eliminate or greatly reduce the
cost of health insurance, bringing the price
of premiums back to 2016 levels o
premiums back to 2016 levels or
lower.
Furthermore, the empirical research concludes that even when tort reform saves the insurance companies money, those savings are not being passed
on to the doctors and hospitals in the form
of lower physician
premiums or healthcare
costs.
Also, choosing high deductibles
on your auto insurance policy in order to get
lower premiums will often leave you with higher out -
of - pocket
costs at the time
of an accident.
This typically makes
premiums you see
on term insurance quotes
lower than other forms
of life insurance, but at a
cost.
You might qualify for certain protections under Medicaid or CHIP, or for
lower costs on monthly
premiums and no out -
of - pocket
costs on private insurance through the Marketplace.
After driving a car for many years, it may be more
cost effective to
lower the comprehensive and collision amounts
on the vehicle if the payout in case
of an accident will be less than the total amount you pay in
premiums over the course
of a policy year.
Depending
on your needs, it may make sense to balance a long term with a
lower death benefit or a higher benefit with a shorter term; either would reduce the
cost of your
premiums.
Automotive.com offers a large collection
of informative articles to get you up to speed including information
on what affects car insurance
premiums, how to
lower your auto insurance
costs, what discounts may be offered, what different types
of insurance are available and more.
Insurance plans with a
low out -
of - pocket limit will
cost more in monthly
premiums, but can also have a substantial impact
on medical bills.
Silver plans offer a
low copay
on doctor visits and brand name prescription drugs, and save employees more
on their out
of pocket medical bills than the higher
premium cost of the silver plans.
The tax credit available to you, based
on your expected annual income, which
lowers the monthly
cost of health insurance
premiums.
Since some enrollees may not be eligible for specific term insurance plans depending
on their health status, they do not have to cover the
costs of enrollees in poor health, so they can offer
lower premiums.
The reason is that online sales help insurers save
on the distribution and administration
costs and they eventually pass a fair percentage
of these savings to the policyholders by the way
of low premiums.
Speaking
of taking
on more risk, you'll pay a
lower premium if you opt for actual cash value renters insurance in lieu
of replacement
cost renters insurance.
The ACA provides two types
of assistance to
low - income individuals and families who buy health plans
on its exchange: a tax credit to help with
premiums and
cost - sharing reductions (CSRs) to help with copays and deductibles.
This is because online sales help insurance companies cut down distribution and administration
costs and they pass
on these benefits to policyholders in the form
of low premiums.
These types
of policies offer the advantage
of guaranteed level
premiums throughout the insured's lifetime at substantially
lower premium cost than an equivalent whole life policy at first; the
cost of insurance is always increasing as found
on the
cost index table (usually p. 3
of a contract).
Different Massachusetts insurance companies offer different types
of deals
on car insurance, and taking the time to explore your options can greatly help to
lower the
cost of your insurance
premiums.
If regulations are finalized that allow self - employed people to purchase association health coverage instead
of ACA - compliant major medical coverage, the healthiest self - employed people are likely to switch to the
lower -
cost association plans, leaving older, sicker people
on the ACA - compliant plans, with correspondingly larger
premiums.
This strategy protects most consumers from the impact
of the federal government cutting off CSR funding, since it ultimately just results in larger
premium subsidies (
premium subsidies are based
on the
cost of the second -
lowest -
cost silver plan in each area, so as silver plan
premiums rise, so do subsidies).