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.
California exchange frees plans from dental mandate
By Allison BellProposed emergency regulations could have pushed back the exchange start date.
June 19, 2013
Higher costs for PPACA's bronze plansConsumers who are looking to score a cheap health plan under PPACA might be in for a rude awakening.
June 19, 2013
Death be not decaffeinated: Over cup, groups face tabooDeath salons get a 21st century jolt.
June 19, 2013
Yes, premiums will go upAllegedly, in 2011, health insurers were crafting detailed letters to customers about how premiums would go up.
June 19, 2013
House passes late-term abortion banThe bill is said to stand no chance of getting through the Senate.
June 19, 2013
Americans healthier, more educated—and poorerWell, two out of three aint so bad, right?
June 19, 2013
Medicare: Purchasing changes coming for diabeticsOfficials hope competitive bidding for durable medical equipment will save $26 billion.
June 19, 2013
Iowa health insurer to seek smaller rate hikesAn increase of about 12 percent to 13 percent took effect April 1.