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.
Action Set on MLR Bill
By Elizabeth Festa | Arthur D. PostalA House panel plans to act on and report out to the House floor soon legislation that would exempt agent commissions from the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) provision of the healthcare reform law.
April 10, 2012
HHS Proposes Health Plan ID RulesOfficials want to begin health plan ID registration Oct. 1, 2012, and implement the HPID system Oct. 1, 2013.
April 10, 2012
Genworth: Nursing Home Costs Rise 4.2%Need a private room in Alaska? That will cost $232,505 per year. Bargain hunters should try Oklahoma.
April 09, 2012
A Green House Home Opens Its DoorsA Palmyra, Pa., community will show off its efforts to reboot long-term care.
April 09, 2012
Don't Grow Old Without It (Wall Street Journal)Know the factors that impact the premium before shopping for long-term care insurance.
April 09, 2012
Gen Re: Disability Income In-Force Premiums Increase 2% in 2011Disability income insurance carriers reported a 2% increase in total in-force premiums for non-cancelable and guaranteed renewable policies in 2011, according to a new report.
April 09, 2012
The Tea Party's Plan for Replacing Obamacare (Forbes)The 51-page long OPTION Act has the backing of Freedom Works, a prominent Tea Party organization.
April 09, 2012
The Tea Party's Plan for Replacing Obamacare (Forbes)The 51-page long OPTION Act has the backing of Freedom Works, a prominent Tea Party organization.