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.
Stop-loss bills introduced in Minn., R.I.
By Arthur D. PostalSelf-insureds and their trade groups perceive this as a back-door effort by states to impose greater regulation.
February 26, 2013
California could save $110B if it better coordinated health careIt just has to move itself away from fee-for-service payment.
February 26, 2013
Medicare Advantage enrollees could take hit in 2014The proposed cuts will result in premium increases of $50 to $90 per month, AHIP warns.
February 26, 2013
Medicare Advantage enrollees could take hit in 2014The proposed cuts will result in premium increases of $50 to $90 per month, AHIP warns.
February 26, 2013
California rescission fight heats upA judge gave the commissioner much of what he wanted. Both sides have appealed.
February 26, 2013
Maximus wins Connecticut exchange contractThe three-year enrollment center contract is set to start March 1.
February 26, 2013
Average PCIP enrollee cost: $32,108 per yearTwo-thirds have costs under $5,000; 4.4 percent have average costs of $225,000 each.
February 26, 2013
Disability Insurance Observer: ConfidenceTo players in the voluntary market, the future looks pretty good.