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.
Aflac Sues Vendor Over Ransomware-Related Refund
By Allison BellThe insurer says a 2022 Exela hack temporarily disrupted its ability to process claims.
February 08, 2024
House Panel OKs Bipartisan Preventive Health Measures AnalysisLawmakers renamed H.R. 766 in honor of Rep. Michael Burgess, who is retiring.
February 08, 2024
House Passes Health Anti-Discrimination BillThe legislation would prevent federal health programs from using quality-of-life measures in coverage decisions.
February 06, 2024
When Clients Are Laid Off, How to Ease the Sting: Advisors' AdviceAdvisors helping clients through low moments can set themselves up to retain business when good times return.
February 06, 2024
House Rules Adds Health Discrimination Bill to Impeachment ResolutionRep. Frank Pallone worries that the current version could hurt federal health program cost-control efforts.
February 05, 2024
12 Worst States for Retirement: 2024These states are unaffordable for many retirees, have dismal quality-of-life scores, or both.
February 02, 2024
Reimbursement Powers This Health Coverage SolutionICHRAs can both control employers' costs and offer employees the flexibility to choose their own insurance plans.
February 01, 2024
NCOIL Panel Creates Model for State Dental Loss Ratio LawsRegulators could use the NCOIL model to identify insurers that spend far less than others on care.