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.
The UnitedHealth exchange effect
By Allison BellGetting all individual insurers into all exchanges could cut the premiums, economists say.
May 21, 2014
How to Turn Workshop Attendees Into ClientsHolding Social Security workshops to attract pre-retirees is all the rage, but here are two methods to convert attendees into clients, from advisor coach Kaselnak.
May 21, 2014
Connecticut governor signs LTCI rate, disclosure billsAn applicant must sign an acknowledgement of the possibility that the premium could rise.
May 21, 2014
Chamber-backed Republicans win in Georgia Senate primaryThe GOP has accused the Democratic candidate of not taking a stand on PPACA.
May 21, 2014
A phony Republican Civil WarThe columnist questions whether there's really much of a split.
May 21, 2014
On the Third Hand: A 'Catching Fire' spoiler columnOne symptom of poorly designed government intervention in the market is police.
May 21, 2014
Broker pleads guilty to selling bogus health insuranceProsecutors alleged the broker stole nearly $1 million while continuing to sell health care coverage he knew was fake.
May 21, 2014
Broker pleads guilty to selling bogus health insuranceProsecutors alleged the broker stole nearly $1 million while continuing to sell health care coverage he knew was fake.