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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.
HSA compliance: Tell clients about the traps!
By Duncan Van DusenHealth account programs are great when they are well-run. Make sure your clients' programs are well-run.
September 25, 2012
Premium hikes expected for top Medicare drug plansRemember the announcement that Part D premiums would stay flat? It wasn't really true.
September 25, 2012
Doctors perform surgery on the wrong body part about 40 times a weekWhat's causing the mistakes? Medical culture, a prominent author/surgeon says.
September 25, 2012
LIMRA: Most consumers prefer to pay a flat fee for servicesThe report reveals that 55 percent of consumers prefer to pay an advisor a flat fee to develop and implement a plan for retirement income. This compares to just 13 percent and 9 percent, respectively, of consumers who prefer to pay an annual fee and a commission.
September 24, 2012
The Medicaid SPIA marketSome states now welcome "Medicaid planning." The trick? Let the state in on the action.
September 24, 2012
About those hybrids...Moody's analysts point out that life and annuity products with LTC benefit triggers are pretty new.
September 24, 2012
Employers seek group LTCI alternativesAALTCI suggests that benefits managers consider offering multi-life programs or promote purchases of individual coverage.
September 24, 2012
Military families often face caregiving dutyMany of the people who are serving the country are, or will be, serving loved ones.