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.
High-Deductible Plans a 'Quiet Revolution in Health Insurance' (PBS)
By Staff WriterHSAs are changing the way health care is financed, but some question whether the high deductibles even constitute insurance coverage.
April 30, 2012
PPACA: Energy and Commerce Eyes CO-OPsRepublicans at the House Energy and Commerce Committee are asking for evidence that organizers of the new CO-OP program cooperative health insurers can pay back CO-OP startup and solvency loans.
April 30, 2012
How do you feel about your current financial and health situation and how do you feel you’ve prepared for the present and future of your life?I feel I have been lucky to have good health and have been saving for retirement ...
April 30, 2012
Americans in Denial about Likelihood of Accidents and Serious IllnessesSix in ten workers say its not very or not at all likely that they or a family member will be diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, according to a new report.
April 30, 2012
Low Savings Among Workers to Cover Medical ExpensesMore than half of workers in the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg area have less than $1,000 in savings to cover unexpected medical expenses, according to new research.
April 30, 2012
Getting Clarity from the CarriersAmid the onslaught of media coverage respecting Glenn Neashams conviction for selling an annuity to a 83-year-old senior diagnosed with Altzheimers Disease, many of our readers are asking how they can guard against a similar fate. One place to look for guidance, clearly, is your annuity carrier.
April 30, 2012
The Catch: Humana Lowers Rebate EstimateHumana expects to send a little less cash back to customers than originally expected.
April 30, 2012
Federal Judge Stops Texas Law on Women's HealthYeakel says a state law excluding Planned Parenthood from a provider panel may be unconstitutional.