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.
FACI Meeting Sets Sail Aug. 6 on International Issues
By Elizabeth D. FestaFACI's agenda reflects Federal Insurance Office director Michael McRaith's global view of FIO's role currently, not insurer pet peeves.
August 03, 2012
Conn. Draws First New ‘Captive Insurance’ BusinessThe state scored its first win in a campaign to bring new insurance business to its borders.
August 02, 2012
HHS Watchdogs: Home Health SmellsAn official suggests suspending new home health agency enrollment in Texas and Florida.
August 02, 2012
Week in Pictures | August 3, 2012The Fed signals that it is prepared for more stimulus spending, HHS unveils a $3.6 million dollar command center to combat Medicare scams, AIG makes a promise and the tax-cut saga continues. This and more in this week's Week in Pictures.
August 02, 2012
LTCI Watch: Block PartyAt least one carrier is shedding a little light on its closed block of LTCI business.
August 02, 2012
Unum Reports Mixed Disability ResultsDisability sales, revenue and earnings are all over the map at other carriers.
August 01, 2012
FSOC Warns About Low Interest Rate Environment RamificationsWith U.S.Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner due to address the House Financial Services Committee, July 25, on the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), a Dodd-Frank Act requirement, expect some cautionary words about the health of the insurance industry and concerns surrounding the euro.
August 01, 2012
On the Third Hand: Disability Insurance Observer: Gaps at the TopThe top of the individual disability insurance market seems to be warming up with the rest of the market, but plenty of glacial ignorance remains.