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.
On the Third Hand: 2016 PPACA system grades
By Allison BellOf course the exchange system is big enough. The question now is: Does the health insurance market work?
January 04, 2016
Expectations low for dealmaking in U.S. Congress before electionThe House will start by voting on PPACA overhaul bill that appears to be doomed.
January 04, 2016
Expectations low for dealmaking in U.S. Congress before electionThe House will start by voting on PPACA overhaul bill that appears to be doomed.
December 31, 2015
Time for a changeHSAs may reduce consumer spending, but not necessarily in a good way.
December 31, 2015
Our favorite stories of 2015Our team of writers, experts and editors bring you their favorite stories of the year.
December 31, 2015
HHS: PPACA rate review system is workingIn a new report, officials say reviews have lowered some rates and increased transparency.
December 31, 2015
HealthCare.gov sign-ups for 2016 rise to 8.5 millionThe Dec. 26 total is about 200,000 higher than the Dec. 19 total.
December 30, 2015
Weight Watchers soars after debut of Oprah Winfrey’s ad campaignThe granddaddy of all wellness programs may be back on its feet.