STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Holding Company (NYSE: IHC) commented on the final rule released today by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (the “Agencies”) returning the duration of temporary health insurance to a period of up to 364 days, subject to state law. The rule, which is expected to be effective October 1, 2018, also allows for extensions so long as the maximum duration is not longer than 36 months in total.