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.
Survey: Women Underestimate Out-of-Pocket Costs of Health Care in Retirement
By Warren S. HerschWomen who are close to retirement significantly underestimate the amount of money theyll have to spend out-of-pocket in retirement to cover health care costs, according to a new report.
July 31, 2012
PPACA: Women's Preventive Services Rules Take EffectThe HHS-mandated package includes HIV screening, gestational diabetes screening and breastfeeding support.
July 31, 2012
On the Third Hand: Here Lie MonstersWhat we don't know about what we don't know about PPACA could be important.
July 31, 2012
PPACA and Earnings: Aetna, Humana, NFPHumana lets individual benefits costs rise; Aetna warns against aggressive pricing.
July 31, 2012
PPACA and Earnings: Aetna, Humana, NFPHumana lets individual benefits costs rise; Aetna warns against aggressive pricing.
July 31, 2012
On the Third Hand: Here Lie MonstersWhat we don't know about what we don't know about PPACA could be important.
July 30, 2012
Financial Planning: Have You Had Your Check-up?You need to floss, exercise ... and ask about your clients' future health and long-term care costs, for your own good as well as theirs.
July 30, 2012
Post Office Nears Historic Default on $5 Billion PaymentThe immediate obstacle is a retiree health benefits pre-funding law that applies only to the U.S. Postal Service, officials say.