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 working on PPACA funding agreement
By Derek Wallbank and Kathleen HunterGovernment funding appropriations run out Jan. 15.
January 07, 2014
Flu hits young adults hardDeaths from pneumonia and flu remained below baseline levels nationwide.
January 07, 2014
PPACA mandate battle reaches Senate floorMcConnell asked for a delay during debate on an unemployment benefits bill procedural vote.
January 07, 2014
Big plans use more coinsuranceBut workers in the plans are less likely to have to pay a co-payment.
January 07, 2014
PPACA mandate battle reaches Senate floorMcConnell asked for a delay during debate on an unemployment benefits bill procedural vote.
January 07, 2014
Analyst shrugs off exchange bumpsHe says big carriers have the capital they need to handle startup glitches.
January 07, 2014
Feds write to stranded policyholdersOfficials emphasize consumers must document their requests for hardship exemptions.
January 07, 2014
Feds write to stranded policyholdersOfficials emphasize consumers must document their requests for hardship exemptions.