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.
Disability proposal could be costly, commenters say
By Allison BellOne carrier says the group LTD shift could increase reserving requirements by $200 million.
October 19, 2012
Obama vs. Romney: 6 key differences on health careThe two candidates engage in platform-to-platform combat over the future of commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.
October 19, 2012
Uninsured rate for 18- to 25-year-olds remains lowerThe kids are still covered and their elders are still going begging.
October 19, 2012
7 things you need to know about the CAN-SPAM ActSpamalot? You could end up regretting it.
October 19, 2012
7 things you need to know about the CAN-SPAM ActSpamalot? You could end up regretting it.
October 18, 2012
The math behind PPACAA look at plan eligibility, plan design and plan contributions under health care reform.
October 18, 2012
Researcher: Older Medicare drug plans cost moreDo carriers charge more when they do business with consumers who tend to stay put?
October 18, 2012
RGA: Many insurers shopping blocks of businessThe reinsurer reports lower net income, higher revenue, and little interest in VA or UL deals.