May 2012 tweets

Just heard the term "millionaire in waiting" for the first time. Funny term. Funny that I've not heard it before.

Pennsylvania continues to show impressive leadership on health information exchange http://bit.ly/Linrvj

Just issued IRS Notice 2012-40 helps companies with non-calendar year health plans but the guidance is not yet indexed on the IRS Web site.

These carp had one too many toxic drinks this week http://bit.ly/N0ptEB

Make planning arrangements now for the end of Bush tax cuts in 2012!

It is important to understand the difference between medical decline and withdrawal or expiration of an insurance application .

Letter re inadequate drunk driving procedures in NJ http://bit.ly/JMS1l2

International medical insurance improves today at Seven Corners hhttp://bit.ly/MWF2gy

Heart wrenching gun accident http://bit.ly/MWHW4M

UnitedHealthcare's individual insurance strategy: reward the healthy with lower deductible http://bit.ly/KxE4om Why Selling On Low Price Is A Losing Proposition for All

the new independent support service for the insurance exchanges launched today at hhttp://OnlineNavigator.org

Questions on drunk driving law this morning: No, I haven't seen the verdict. Yes, I understand people's outrage.

Coffee conversation today: Is it better to have spent weekend time with hands in dirt or touring a museum

UnitedHealthcare's Golden Rule Insurance will refund nearly $8.7 million to 30,000+ policyholders.

Temple University Fox School of Business was named by U.S. News as one of eight "on the rise" http://bit.ly/LAannJ

RT @washingtonpost: New computer virus used solely for spying found, http://wapo.st/JxBhgt

Florida Insurance Commissioner joins criticism of health insurance rebates: http://bit.ly/JHTJ2A

In memory of Delaware Valley College veterans http://bit.ly/KVWpcr

"Mobile queries account for just 20 percent of searches, we believe they are growing four to five times as quickly as desktop queries" - BBW

Illinois cuts $50 million from health and dental plans for low income residents http://bit.ly/LtIsSW

There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics. - Benjamin Disraeli

Summary of Cumberland County NJ DUI prosecution mess-ups http://bit.ly/LyFpIq

The brief on the NJ Mauro case that explains how prosecutors failed to remove a lifelong drunk driver from the 26 May Tony Novak ‏@tonynovak

I received lots of angry comments today about the dismissal of DUI charges against admitted offender Roger Mauro Jr. http://bit.ly/KMca45

B Corporations vs L3C corporations: can anyone please explain the differences and trends?

Interesting article on social entrepreneurship + hybrid organizations on HBR: http://bit.ly/KOjOAB

"100 million U.S. viewers watched 1.3 billion videos each day" That is shocking to me. I barely have time to skim incoming email.

Draft blueprint for insurance exchange gives me little guidance or insight. http://bit.ly/LnlEDv

Funny story of estate planning gone wrong using "cut and paste" trust document. http://bit.ly/KMtfRg

What to do if you missed taking minimum distributions on an IRA? Take the withdrawal ASAP then ask for a waiver of penalties.

New survey says that financial advisers are so uncomfortable speaking about life insurance that more than half (56%) simply don't do it.

My comment on HBR proposing that FB value is limited by the discretionary purchasing power of the heavy users. http://bit.ly/Lvnhpc

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman says agency will examine the Facebook IPO flop to ensure future confidence in public markets.

The new Milliman Medical Index shows employer 's annual cost of health care coverage for a family of four now exceeds $20,000.

Just received the Cigna PPO provider search link that http://Celticenrollment.com users can use before the 7/1 change http://bit.ly/LjahzU

A caller was furious that she could not enroll in PCIP insurance coverage immediately; fed law requires 6 month wait. http://bit.ly/zWQbMW

This morning Facebook trading trips implementation of controversial new SEC rule to stop short selling.

Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math - Ambrose Bierce

Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage - Ambrose Bierce

II wonder if the Facebook IPO trades will ultimately be viewed as another of the banking industry's sins?

Nasdaq hopes to earmark at least $13 million to resolve bad Facebook trades yesterday; lawsuits are likely to exceed that.

PA Dept. of Revenue reports they still have over 1 million 2011 tax return envelopes that they have not yet opened.

New health insurance exchange rules from HHS http://bit.ly/LnlEDv

RRT @tonynovak: Updated brief on federal/state Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plans at http://FreedomBenefits.net http://bit.ly/JhLs5a

UUpdated brief on federal/state Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plans at http://FreedomBenefits.net http://bit.ly/JhLs5a

Supreme Court ruled today that benefits of child from artificial insemination of dead father are controlled by state law at conception.

July 1 is important deadline for new retirement plan disclosures. Will it be the beginning of the end or a nonevent?

More small businesses are self insuring. Should lawmakers be alarmed? I think not.

Low interest rates may have the side effect of killing long term insurance in group benefit plans.

Cigna shows impressive savings with >1 million consumer driven health members. Almost $10k per member over 5 years

I've asked some health insurance companies the question: If the health care reform law gets cast aside, will that…http://OnlineNavigator.org

new OnlineAdviser q&a: "grown out of the Gerber grow up plan" http://bit.ly/LY2OFX

Even if health reform law is cast aside, some of the consumer benefits will remain.

@KYWNewsradio I hope the wave of new press coverage about Internet libel clarifies that if you can prove it's true, then it not libelous.

NJ High Court Affirms That Libel via Internet Is Just as Libelous http://cbsloc.al/K87iIu Retweeted by Tony Novak

I unfollowed @FT because of the required subscription to view online content; that's just the wrong approach for me.

If your employees aren't saving enough to retire comfortably then have you considered what can you do (as the employer) to help?

http://lnkd.in/gVJ2RP Timothy: I've done a little checking on the stories of employers requesting Facebook passwords (in connection with...

Do state health cooperatives undercut effectiveness of health care reform by bypassing insurance requirements? Republican leaders think so.

NFL player lawsuits could be the best thing ever to raise awareness about seriousness of repetitive mild head bumps. http://cbsprt.co/L5PAnr

Genentech starts $100 million clinical trial of new Alzheimer's drug; huge potential http://bit.ly/JakIHp

Federal insurance exchange technology now allows us to scan every possible insurance carrier in every state. http://bit.ly/4z435O

Just issued IRS notices 2012-32 and 2012-33 give millions of small businesses a financial incentive to drop employee health insurance.

Exploding obesity epidemic in U.S. adult males is translating into severe financial planning challenges http://bit.ly/KQPPmt

AP reports that consumer debt rose at record pace in March: auto, student and credit card debt all up sharply.

Alaska is bracing for significantly higher health insurance rates. http://bit.ly/IVxhqR

US Employers would save $24 Billion in 2014 alone by dropping health coverage, paying penalties and sending employees to the exchange!

We universally accept the premise that power corrupts yet we seek it regardless.

New federal government report admits what we've said all along: PPACA will cause health costs to skyrocket http://1.usa.gov/JMep94

Delaware's high density development in rural areas is a turn-off.

EEven the lifetime residents say the no-see-ums have never been so bad before at the bay. Can't wait for strawberry fly season!

real health care reform efforts begin this month in MA http://bit.ly/KyqGNh

Health savings account limits are increased for 2013 http://bit.ly/KzI5pk

US Senator Grassley is bringing attention to IRS failures to pay tax whistle blower rewards. If we have to pay timely, why doesn't IRS?

We may have too many lawyers + financiers but the average American still suffers from a lack of skilled legal + financial advice,

A deal announced yesterday to extend the Highmark / UPMC relationship through the end of 2014 is a relief to western Pennsylvania residents…