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.
Connecticut rejects LTCI rate increase requests
By Allison BellRegulators say claims have been much lower than projected, especially in their state.
March 07, 2013
Big employers cool on offering health plansA significant minority could see themselves sending workers to an exchange.
March 07, 2013
Insurers raise Calif. health rates over Jones' objectionsRegulators say they lack legislative authority to reject increases.
March 07, 2013
Insurers raise Calif. health rates over Jones' objectionsRegulators say they lack legislative authority to reject increases.
March 07, 2013
LTCI Watch: IntentionsHigh claims are one enemy; low rates are another. The biggest is brain ice.
March 07, 2013
Mayo Clinic: Cash payments boost weight lossMembers of the incentive group lost an average of 9 pounds each.
March 07, 2013
The next generation of voluntaryThere's no question that the voluntary market is in the midst of an exciting shift and growth spurt.
March 07, 2013
HHS pushes health information techThe Obama administration announced a major push to prioritize the adoption of health information technology in the health care industry in 2013.