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.
DOL Fiduciary Rule Add-On Could Boost Annuity Distributors' Clout
By Allison BellOfficials want them to help agents and brokers provide conflict-free advice.
April 18, 2024
A Financial Planning Checklist, From Age 20 to 70 and BeyondHere are some benchmarks to keep clients' retirement, estate and long-term care planning on track.
April 18, 2024
Debate: Should Short-Term Health Policies Be Limited to 4 Months?Final regulations shortened the time limit on these plans, which are exempt from some ACA rules.
April 18, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO Warns of 3-Year Medicare SqueezeThe health care services giant also faces ransomware problems and a $7 billion loss in Brazil.
April 16, 2024
HealthCare.gov Blasts Reports of Unauthorized Plan SwitchingOfficials are asking consumers to call about surprise coverage changes.
April 09, 2024
Dental Costs Account for 15% of Consumers' Health Spending: LivelyThe HSA firm found something surprising about out-of-pocket spending patterns.
April 05, 2024
Medicare Advantage Program to Restructure Agent, Broker PayIn 2025, the maximum enrollment compensation will jump by $100, including what's paid for field marketing organization services.
April 05, 2024
10 Reality Checks for Overly Optimistic ClientsWhat happens when clients think the good times of 2024 are endless? It's up to advisors to pose tough questions and take action.