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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.
How to redefine small group benefits in a post-PPACA climate
By David A. SaltzmanJohn Spann knows exactly how to position more traditional benefits in a post-reform market, particularly for the under-50 market.
July 08, 2014
Genworth to try two-track LTCI designThe company thinks some consumers need a policy that costs less than $100 per month.
July 08, 2014
HHS exchanges start 2015 agent registrationAgents are still fighting to get into the HealthCare.gov in-person assistance referral system.
July 08, 2014
HHS exchanges start 2015 agent registrationAgents are still fighting to get into the HealthCare.gov in-person assistance referral system.
July 08, 2014
Watchdog: Most HHS grant recipients lobbyGrantees say in-house rules and spending reviews keep HHS money out of lobbying budgets.
July 08, 2014
Watchdog: Most HHS grant recipients lobbyGrantees say in-house rules and spending reviews keep HHS money out of lobbying budgets.
July 07, 2014
What if CMS disagrees with a Medicare plan's risk billing?The agency says it will apply corrections to other amounts it owes the plans.
July 07, 2014
Planning for the long termWant to help clients plan ahead? Consider offering a whole life policy with a long-term care rider.