Second thoughts on insurance policy age rates debated
An Arizona union official advised raising life insurance coverage at old rates, provoking replies from Lois Style of Fairmont and insurers. Robert J. Kubista concedes attained age sets new policy rates, and veterans’ GI policy provisions from WWII years ago are clarified. He warns not to cancel older policies when increasing coverage.
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Robert J. Kubista
Fairmont
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Lois Style
Kubista
You Should Know Social Security eligibility after divorce
A reader asks if alimony and daughter support affect Social Security. The expert notes you must be 62 to file on a former spouse and he must be retired and collecting benefits. A marriage of over 20 years qualifies the ex-spouse for benefits once age and status meet criteria.
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Ag Sam
Doubt Over an Honest Error and Printed Word
A writer reflects on a possible union driven deal and warns against trusting the printed word without proof, noting it was careless not to demand verification and stressing the need for skepticism in journalism.
Insurance buyers resist guaranteed issue policy traps
A column cites Arthur R. Madison of Indianapolis arguing against guaranteed issue life policies. He notes decades in the insurance business and warns that such clauses let owners buy extra coverage at future dates without proof of insurability, often at rates not tied to current age.
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Arthur R. Madison
Indianapolis
Indl
Hearing aid bill clears first committee test in Sacramento
In Sacramento the hearing aid bill cleared its first committee, supported by Sen. Peter Behr who said it would guide buyers to proper medical advice. Frank Roach of the Hearing Aid Association of California opposed, arguing the bill raises costs and reduces incentives to treat hearing problems. The 4 to 5 tally sent the bill to the Senate Finance Committee.
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Sacramento
Peter Behr
Marin County
Senate Business and Professions Committee
Frank Roach
Hearing Aid Association of California
Senate Finance Committee
Assembly panel passes bill on baby food labeling
Sacramento bill by Assemblyman Paul B. Carpenter D Cypress would require exact percentages of ingredients to appear on baby food labels. The measure cleared the Assembly Health Committee on a 6 to 0 vote and moves to Ways and Means.
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