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.
CDHP enrollment surged in 2012
By Kathryn MayerEnrollment in consumer-directed health plans grew by 19 percent in 2012, increasing from 33 million in 2011 to 39 million last year.
June 17, 2013
Royce defends FIO, questions NAIC's credibilityRep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., makes the case for a strong FIO and downplays the role of the NAIC.
June 17, 2013
What if producers and FFEs break up?CMS also proposes integrity and risk-adjustment rules, and it estimates how much producers earn.
June 17, 2013
Pro-Obama group airing PPACA adsOrganizing for Action plans to spend at least $1 million on the campaign.
June 17, 2013
Aetna to leave California individual health marketReuters says the company has sent the commissioner a goodbye letter.
June 17, 2013
Aetna to leave California individual health marketReuters says the company has sent the commissioner a goodbye letter.
June 17, 2013
Iowa governor to sign PPACA Medicaid expansion billThe state hopes to help some low-income residents buy private plans through the new exchange system.
June 17, 2013
Pro-Obama group airing PPACA adsOrganizing for Action plans to spend at least $1 million on the campaign.