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.
Filial Responsibility and Long Term Care
By Lloyd LoftonThe high cost of long-term care is not just a problem for the elderly. In 30 states, Medicaid can go after beneficiaries' children.
May 22, 2012
New York Rail Workers Who Faked Disabilities to Get AmnestyThe workers pretended they were ailing to qualify for big early retirement benefits. One went on to ride in a 400-mile bike race.
May 22, 2012
LIMRA: Life Combination Products Continue to GrowSales of life-LTCI hybrids increased 56% in 2011.
May 22, 2012
Just Giving It AwayLast night, I won and lost $2,000 in the blink of an eye, and I feel pretty good about it, too.
May 21, 2012
La. Governor Signs LTCI Claims BillLouisiana now has a law that will require long-term care insurers to pay clean claims within 30 days.
May 21, 2012
NAIC Grapples with Collecting, Sharing Data for QHP Oversight in ExchangesSERFF, the Market Conduct Annual Statement and the possible creation of unique state-specific accreditation bodies could help fulfill exchange requirements for qualified health plans.
May 21, 2012
Costco Heads to $91 Selling Health Insurance Along with Wholesale Merchandise (Forbes)Costco could be looking to leverage this customer base to partner with strong industry players in order to expand its portfolio of products.
May 21, 2012
Costco Heads to $91 Selling Health Insurance Along with Wholesale Merchandise (Forbes)Costco could be looking to leverage this customer base to partner with strong industry players in order to expand its portfolio of products.