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.
Consumer rep: The health rate windows are blurry
By Allison BellJoseph Ditr told the NAIC that many states present price filings in a confusing way.
December 11, 2012
No one retreating; cliff talks seem at standstillThe two sides remain far apart on spending cuts and tax increases.
December 11, 2012
Feds: Partial Medicaid expansion moves not eligible for PPACA incentive cashFourteen states definitely want to expand their Medicaid programs. Twelve states have decided to reject the expansion money.
December 10, 2012
Surprise: New insurance fee in PPACAThe charge, buried in a recent regulation, works out to tens of millions of dollars for the largest companies, employers say.
December 10, 2012
Surprise: New insurance fee in PPACAThe charge, buried in a recent regulation, works out to tens of millions of dollars for the largest companies, employers say.
December 10, 2012
Employee wellness causes concern for employersThe top health conditions that concern employers are obesity, stress and lack of exercise.
December 10, 2012
7 retirement planning myths debunkedFrom working in retirement to deciding when to claim Social Security, many Americans have misguided hopes for their golden years.
December 10, 2012
Survey: Three quarters of young boomers don’t contribute to an IRAThe survey reveals that 75% of late boomers individuals ranging in age from 45 to 54 dont contribute to an IRA.