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.
U.S. Seems to Have a Pushy COVID-19 Strain: Researchers
By Allison BellAn Ohio State team says the 20C-US strain might be faster-spreading but less deadly than the strains that infected people in the spring.
January 11, 2021
FBL Financial 'Go' for Deal With Sister CompanyManagers say low interest rates and increased annuity withdrawals are likely to pinch 2021 earnings.
January 11, 2021
Blues Respond to Attack on U.S. Capitol by Changing PAC RulesThe association says it will suspend contributions to "lawmakers who voted to undermine our democracy."
January 08, 2021
Life and Health Groups React to U.S. Capitol TakeoverThe ACLI and NAIFA say they look forward to working with the Biden-Harris administration.
January 08, 2021
Dan McMillan Named President of StanCorp: Personnel MovesLincoln Financial, OneAmerica, Eagle Life, Alegeus and Molina also have personnel moves announcements.
January 08, 2021
U.S. 2020 Death Total Will Be At Least 12% Higher Than Expected: CDCNew Jersey has highest reported mortality rate while North Carolina has lowest.
January 07, 2021
3 Ways Federal Life, Health and Annuity Legislation Could Evolve NowIndustry groups could benefit from their efforts to build bipartisan coalitions.
January 07, 2021
Why Financial Advisors Should Take Another Look at MedicareA Medicare advisor says many seniors need more help with choosing the right plans.