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 turns 3
By Ricardo Alonso-ZaldivarAs some states race to meet implementation deadlines, others act as if the law had not passed.
March 22, 2013
Florida bills could shield LTCI policiesInterests in long-term care insurance could get protection from garnishment.
March 22, 2013
D.C. to try to phase out non-exchange marketSmall groups that buy new plans after 2014 may have to buy through the exchange.
March 22, 2013
D.C. to try to phase out non-exchange marketSmall groups that buy new plans after 2014 may have to buy through the exchange.
March 22, 2013
LTCI sales boosters: 5 toolsAnswer: Bad news. Question: What clears out the riffraff, so folks with ideas have a chance to shine?
March 22, 2013
Putting teeth in PPACAFor every child without health insurance, 2.6 children lack dental coverage, according to the American Dental Association.
March 22, 2013
Senate first at bat in 113th with MLR bill introductionThe legislation would exempt agent compensation from the MLR formula in the individual and small group markets.
March 22, 2013
Senate Dems vote to repeal part of PPACAThirty-three Democrats joined with 45 Republicans to back a medical device excise tax repeal measure.