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Insurance & Financial Services

State issues guidance for insurers on health-insurance claims payments

ALBANY — New York State on March 15 issued guidance alerting insurers of new protections for patients and health-care providers that “limit” health-insurance claims denials and “inappropriate” payment reductions or delays related to “medically necessary” services.  The state says the actions are needed to speed up access to health-care services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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VIEWPOINT: Tips to help make the most of your health plan in 2021

Last year was a difficult one as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our country, impacting families and communities nationwide. The health challenges of the pandemic also provided a crucial reminder about the importance of health care.  For many New York residents and Americans, new health-plan benefits for 2021 began in January. If this is your situation, now

Excellus’ annual financial report reveals pay, net-income data

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The top three officers of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, all had seven-figure salaries in 2020.  CEO Christopher Booth was paid a salary of more than $3.2 million; Stephen Sloan, chief administrative officer and general counsel earned more than $1.4 million; and CFO Christopher Gorecki received more than

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