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.
Could employers help cut SSDI claims?
By Allison BellSome tactics could increase discrimination against workers with disabilities, a witness warns.
March 13, 2013
David Anderson: Your brain is more than a bag full of chemicalsBy developing a more targeted approach to psychiatric meds, patients could experience fewer side effects.
March 13, 2013
When it comes to health care, patients don’t want to weigh costsIts almost as if consumers go out of their way to find the most expensive treatment a bit of revenge on insurers, perhaps?
March 13, 2013
Insurers warn of PPACA-induced sticker shockSome Americans could see their insurance bills double next year as the health care overhaul law expands coverage to millions of people.
March 13, 2013
AALTCI finds sharp rise in LTCI costsLow interest rates and high care use have been driving up prices.
March 13, 2013
Ky. rep proposes Christian plan notice ruleHealth-sharing ministries would have to warn about possible limits on their ability to pay claims.
March 13, 2013
Why would employers keep health benefits?A hearing witness talks about the forces that could keep plans in place after 2014.
March 13, 2013
Applying for PPACA coverage isn't easyApplying for benefits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) could be as daunting as doing your taxes.