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.
Washington state announces exchange plans, rates
By Rachel La CorteOnly four of the five individual exchange applicants made the cut.
August 02, 2013
House votes to curb IRS PPACA authoritySome Republicans have questioned whether federal exchange users can get the new tax credits.
August 02, 2013
More states share exchange plan menusNorth Carolina and South Dakota could have three exchange carriers; Washington gets tough.
August 02, 2013
Getinsured.com signs exchange hub agreementA number of companies are trying to lay the groundwork to serve as "Web entity brokers" for the 35 state exchanges that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will operate.
August 02, 2013
Congressmen rejoice! Govt. to subsidize their health insurance through Obamacare’s exchangesIn an extreme rarity, the president involved himself in the dispute.
August 02, 2013
Ultrasound may stop kidney injury from surgeryThe research was quite promising in mice.
August 02, 2013
Feds add exchange employer siteA "wizard" promises to help businesses understand the new options in a few quick steps.
August 02, 2013
Feds add exchange employer siteA "wizard" promises to help businesses understand the new options in a few quick steps.