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.
Budget Analysis Keeps Group Health in Danger
By Allison BellThe CBO predicts annual federal spending on workers' coverage will rise by about $200 billion by 2030.
October 02, 2020
Protective Life To Eliminate 6 Physical OfficesThe company will continue to have physical offices in Birmingham, Cincinnati and St. Louis.
October 02, 2020
Genworth and China Oceanwide Push Back Deal Completion DeadlineChina Oceanwide says it has 'reached a general agreement with Hony Capital' for deal financing.
October 02, 2020
Former Agent Group Leader Says NAIFA and Finseca Should CombineDavid Woods says the groups have an urgent need to focus their attention on policymakers, not group structure.
October 01, 2020
Low Interest Rates Push Prices for New Life-LTC Hybrids Higher: MillimanCarriers say COVID-19 deaths and changes in profit targets have had no effect on prices.
October 01, 2020
COVID-19 Looks Like It's About to Spike: Hospital ResearchersThe researchers say communities should step up mask-wearing and social distancing efforts now.
October 01, 2020
5 Top Biden Health Bill Gatekeeper ProspectsHe can propose giving us all cake and ice cream. To actually pass a bill, he'll need moderates.
October 01, 2020
Tackling Pay Equity in the Insurance IndustryIs your company compensating people fairly? The author has ideas about how to measure that.