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.
American Workers Deserve Access to the Advance Premium Tax Credit
By Dave KellerThe author says Congress needs to act soon to protect displaced workers from gigantic, unexpected tax bills.
December 04, 2020
Illinois Insurance Director to Leave Post: Personnel MovesPrincipal, Anthem, Oscar, FamilyWealth and GoHealth also have personnel moves announcements.
December 03, 2020
10 Worst State COVID-19 Death Rates, From a Leaked Government ReportAn advocacy group posts the closely held 50-state version of a recent White House Coronavirus Task Force report.
December 03, 2020
Bestow to Acquire Iowa-Based Insurer: DealsAmeriLife, Milliman, MIB, Newcleus and NFP also have deal news.
December 03, 2020
Covered California CEO Pans Proposed HealthCare.gov Fee CutPeter Lee says strong marketing and quality improvement programs help get people covered.
December 03, 2020
Regulator Sees COVID-19 Hurting Long-Term Care Insurance IssuersLow interest rates probably will hurt more than any drop in claims will help, says Minnesota regulator Fred Andersen.
December 03, 2020
How Nursing Home Mortality Rate From COVID-19 Varies in 50 StatesIn six states, in one week, the pandemic killed more than 1 in 200 residents.
December 02, 2020
COVID-19's Dramatic Death Rate Rise IllustratedWhite House advisors say those over 65 should avoid indoor public spaces with unmasked people.