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.
Panel cuts poison pill from Mich. Blue package
By David EggertThe deleted provision could have prohibited insurers' base plans from covering elective abortions.
February 22, 2013
Gov't downsizes amid GOP demands for more cutsGovernment spending has been shrinking steadily since the deep recession between 2007 and 2009.
February 21, 2013
Being obese can weigh on employers’ insuranceCould that mean wellness programs are being used to punish those who are already obese?
February 21, 2013
Being obese can weigh on employers’ insuranceCould that mean wellness programs are being used to punish those who are already obese?
February 21, 2013
Illinois department proposes LTCI rate hike capHouse Bill 2333 would limit increases to 15 percent per year.
February 21, 2013
California exchange assisters: $58 per enrollment?The enrollment helpers might get $25 per renewal and nothing for case management.
February 21, 2013
Wisconsin may hire 117 to meet PPACA mandatesThe state also could create 163 other new health department jobs.
February 21, 2013
Vermont House panel approves tax on sugary drinksThe existing general sales tax may already be depressing retail activity, an economist says.