Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
12 Healthiest American Cities: 2026
By Michael S. FischerWalletHub ranked 182 cities on access to high-quality health care, green spaces, recreation centers and healthy food.
April 03, 2026
Trump $2.2T Budget Leaves Social Security Funding FlatThe fiscal proposal provides slightly less for the agency than the $14.9 billion requested by its commissioner.
April 03, 2026
Medicare Advantage Regulators Lighten Agent Sales Rules for 2027Officials also eased retention requirements for sales call recordings.
March 25, 2026
Medicare's Observation Status RuleSome Medicare hospital stays lead to unexpected skilled nursing facility bills.
March 19, 2026
Debate: Should Medical Expenses Be Exempt From Itemized Deduction Limits?Legislation in 2025 created a cap on itemized deductions that will largely affect high-income clients.
March 16, 2026
Some Medicare Households May Need $500,000 for Health Care in Retirement: ReportThe projections are particularly challenging for couples with high prescription drug costs, the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds.
March 13, 2026
Retirement Before 65: How to Pay for Health Costs Until Medicare Kicks InMore than half of workers retire before reaching Medicare age. Here's how advisors can help.
March 04, 2026
Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment Rises 2.5% Despite ChaosMuch of the growth is coming at plans aimed at people with chronic health problems.