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.
Lawmakers demand PPACA answers
By Allison BellA Democrat said he just wants a dedicated help line for the in-person assisters.
March 12, 2014
Demand for mobile-delivered policy info is growingPeople 40 and older still prefer to receive notifications on insurance renewals via email or post.
March 12, 2014
Republican wins Florida PPACA raceDavid Jolly used the law to pull in swing voters in the Tampa Bay area.
March 12, 2014
Employers share more costsOne-fifth have dropped coverage options to try to avoid the "Cadillac plan" tax.
March 12, 2014
The new LTC basicsIf you're just thinking about offering planning help: Think faster! Time's awasting.
March 12, 2014
LTCI bits: Panel meets, new products and moreA new Pennsylvania commission will look at the state's $4.7 billion in annual Medicaid LTC spending.
March 12, 2014
Prompt pay law affords claimants a right of action against insurersThe law affords claimants a private right of action against carriers to recover payment for health care services based on a violation of the law.
March 12, 2014
Legislature will review any new health rules from insurance commissionerIt's a measure very watered down from an attempt to abolish the office of state insurance commissioner.