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.
Can’t go home again
By Denis StoreyWhat Missourians dont have is much information about the health exchanges set to start enrolling in just eight short weeks.
August 07, 2013
ING 2Q profit dips on hedging; operations improveThe U.S. insurance arm was hit by large losses on its variable annuities division, which is hedged to lose money when stock markets rise.
August 07, 2013
Minnesota guides insurers on same-sex benefit coverageAs of August 1, 2013, policies that prohibit coverage to same-sex partners violate Minnesota law.
August 07, 2013
Minnesota guides insurers on same-sex benefit coverageAs of August 1, 2013, policies that prohibit coverage to same-sex partners violate Minnesota law.
August 07, 2013
Middle income boomers more prepared for death than lifeBoomers are more likely to have a financial plan for final expenses than one to cover care during an extended life.
August 07, 2013
Unum continues to fight low ratesGroup LTD sales fell. Group LTC persistency was a little higher.
August 06, 2013
How will exchanges check your income?In 2014, market managers will use IRS, Social Security and Equifax data, CCIIO officials say.
August 06, 2013
Kansas, Maine dole out exchange infoOne reveals a plan list, and one publishes prices.