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.
PPACA repeal bill reaches House floor
By Allison BellIt passes 229-195, with just two Democratic votes. The Senate remains an obstacle.
May 16, 2013
Kentucky organizing PPACA exchange campaignOpponents question whether the governor can start an exchange without legislative approval.
May 16, 2013
PPACA may penalize some Native AmericansIndians who get IHS care can ignore the individual mandate, but the exemption is narrow.
May 16, 2013
PPACA may penalize some Native AmericansIndians who get IHS care can ignore the individual mandate, but the exemption is narrow.
May 16, 2013
Washington state SHOP exchange attracts one carrierManagers are wondering whether they should postpone the launch date.
May 16, 2013
Canadians stressed over unexpected expensesThe majority of Canadians worry that a major life event, like a disability or death of a spouse, would devastate their finances.
May 16, 2013
Canadians stressed over unexpected expensesThe majority of Canadians worry that a major life event, like a disability or death of a spouse, would devastate their finances.
May 16, 2013
Retired couples may need $220K for health careThe amount of money retirees need to set aside for medical expenses dropped 8 percent this year.