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.
LTCI Carrier Reports 2011 Results
By Allison BellMedAmerica increased sales 14% and posted a net profit despite low interest rates.
July 17, 2012
Disability Insurance Observer: Cutting SSDICBO analysts say it's not clear what program changes would ease near-term financial pressure.
July 17, 2012
Industry, Consumer Advocates Divided on Statutory MLR Ratio CalculationsHow --and for how many years--should rebates be included in the MLR numerator? It depends on if you are a health insurer or a patient.
July 17, 2012
Industry, Consumer Advocates Divided on Statutory MLR Ratio CalculationsHow --and for how many years--should rebates be included in the MLR numerator? It depends on if you are a health insurer or a patient.
July 17, 2012
Biggest Shock for Retirees Is Health Care CostFor middle-income retirees, health care and the costs associated with it are the most surprising thing about retirement, a Bankers Life and Casualty survey found.
July 17, 2012
PPACA Experts: The Little Things MatterSubtle PPACA quirks could lead to big changes in plan designs and human resources strategies.
July 17, 2012
Transamerica to Raise Rates on New LTCI PoliciesTransamerica also is dropping limited-pay options and eliminating lifetime benefit periods.
July 17, 2012
PPACA Experts: The Little Things MatterSubtle PPACA quirks could lead to big changes in plan designs and human resources strategies.