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.
The Millennial: Sticker Shock
By Michael K. StanleyOne evening in May, while I was watching (and being put to sleep by) a Mets game, my girlfriend developed sharp, debilitating pains so severe that we had…
August 01, 2012
Massachusetts Lawmakers OK Health Cost BillSupporters say the measure could cut $200 billion in costs over 15 years.
August 01, 2012
NAIC Wades into State/Federal Role in Health Insurance Regulation, EnforcementThe issue may not be if the federal government is running the exchanges, but if it will be the default enforcer of PPACA if the states do not pass enabling legislation.
August 01, 2012
NAIC Wades into State/Federal Role in Health Insurance Regulation, EnforcementThe issue may not be if the federal government is running the exchanges, but if it will be the default enforcer of PPACA if the states do not pass enabling legislation.
August 01, 2012
3in4: Got Radio ExposureThe campaign's LTC planning PSAs aired on country and western stations 3,346 times.
August 01, 2012
PPACA: California MLR Rebates to Average $38.89The per-recipient average will range from $3.16 at Anthem on up to $45.15 at Blue Shield, officials say.
August 01, 2012
Genworth Plans to Raise Some LTCI Rates 50%The company will seek 25% hikes on newer LTCI policies that are not profitable enough.
August 01, 2012
GAO: States Need PPACA Medicaid Expansion AdviceStates also may need help with overcoming procurement, management and financial obstacles, officials say.