Author Archives: dave@cunixinsurance.com

When is a contract a contract? When is a promise a promise? The answer in 2011 is “It Depends”. Public employees have contracts. Some of their contracts promised adequate wages with really good fringe benefits and generous retirements. Almost all … Continue reading →

“Mr. Cunix?” I recognized that voice. “This is Belinda Prinz from Congresswoman Marcia Fudge’s office.” Regular readers know that I have mentioned my Congresswoman a couple of times in my two blogs.  We also know that Congresswoman Fudge, or her … Continue reading →

The members of the House of Representatives were sworn in this week. The Republicans are now in the majority. Representative John Boehner (R-OH) is the new Speaker. Will their first major issue be the economy? The deficit? Jobs? Our young … Continue reading →

Retiring Representative John Shadegg (R-AZ) has been a frequent guest on Morning Joe, MSNBC’s morning news and talk show. The show’s namesake and principle host is former Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough. Mr. Shadegg has always been particularly candid on Morning … Continue reading →

The “grandfathered” rules have changed. Let the celebration begin! Ok, maybe not. New information was released this week further detailing which companies can or can not remain grandfathered. This is an amendment to the interim final regulations that were issued … Continue reading →

Today’s Health Insurance Issues With Dave is being replaced by the latest New York Times column from David Brooks. The Title is National Greatness Agenda. It is, on the surface, more about politics than health care or health insurance. Dig … Continue reading →

Barry, my friend the CPA, is undoubtedly smiling. Barry formed a Tea Party of one, almost twenty years ago. His goal was to always have divided government. As long as the Democrats or Republicans were restrained, were kept from controlling … Continue reading →

I looked at the Medical Mutual form again. Yes, I was a bit flustered by the beautiful woman with the deep dark eyes sitting there, next to me, in my office. But thirty-two years of experience kicked in and I … Continue reading →