New research by the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services indicates that including comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid insurance coverage can result in substantial savings for Medicaid programs.

The CBO found that raising the Medicare eligibility age or the early or full eligibility age for Social Security would reduce federal spending and limit the number of people with access to health insurance.

In prior entries, we have discussed a variety of issues related to the fee disclosure responsibilities of broker/dealers and financial advisors. This month, well address the impact of the 408(b)(2) disclosure regulations on third party administrators.