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.
Arkansas House OKs abortion restrictions
By Andrew DeMilloThe bill would block health insurers in the PPACA exchange from covering abortions.
February 04, 2013
Are HRAs on the chopping block under PPACA?Employers and employees should begin preparing to lose a valuable tool that provided flexible health benefits before PPACA.
February 04, 2013
Hancock finds interest in low-cost LTCI optionsYoung consumers may prefer lower premiums to compound inflation protection, the company says.
February 04, 2013
On the Third Hand: TimeThe next big wave of PPACA battles could focus on implementation deadlines.
February 04, 2013
On the Third Hand: TimeThe next big wave of PPACA battles could focus on implementation deadlines.
February 04, 2013
New York Life seeks LTCI rate increaseThe premium hikes would affect policyholders younger than 75.
February 04, 2013
Humana increases small-group enrollmentThe company expects to win out over the individual exchanges.
February 04, 2013
N.H. commissioner prefers partnership exchangeA new state law prohibits regulators from setting up a New Hampshire-based exchange.