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.
Magellan tumbles as forecast misses expectations
By The Associated PressAnalysts are wondering if much of the shortfall is due to PPACA taxes.
December 17, 2013
Budget Bill Nears Senate PassageThe Senate advanced the measure over a filibuster threshold on a 67-33 vote, ensuring it will pass the chamber no later than Wednesday.
December 17, 2013
Cover Oregon enrolls 7,500 in private insuranceThe exchange won't have a working enrollment site before the end of February, officials say.
December 17, 2013
Cover Oregon enrolls 7,500 in private insuranceThe exchange won't have a working enrollment site before the end of February, officials say.
December 17, 2013
NC GOP seeks apology over Nazi tweetA lawmaker likened Obamacare to the swords of America's enemies.
December 17, 2013
On the Third Hand: TrustWhat does the NSA have to do with HealthCare.gov? Plenty.
December 16, 2013
5 predictions for the LTC insurance industry in 2014Are better tax breaks on the horizon? Will cost-sharing take center stage? Find out whether 2014 will be sweet or sour for LTCI sales.
December 16, 2013
House panel blasts navigatorsA new report from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee panel says that navigators are encouraging fraud and putting consumers at risk.