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.
Oral Cancers Possibly Most Expensive Cancer in U.S.
By Michael K. StanleyOral cavity (OC), oral pharyngeal (OP) and salivary gland (SG) cancer could possibly be the most expensive cancers to treat in the country today.
May 01, 2012
High-Deductible Plans a 'Quiet Revolution in Health Insurance' (PBS)HSAs are changing the way health care is financed, but some question whether the high deductibles even constitute insurance coverage.
April 30, 2012
California Commissioner: A.B. 999, LTCI Rate Bill Still AliveInsurer groups say requiring carriers to "true up" rates frequently might work better.
April 30, 2012
Humana to Refund $600,000 to Missouri Health Care ProvidersOne of the nations largest health insurance companies will refund more than $600,000 to Missouri health care providers, under a settlement with the state Department of Insurance. John M. Huff, Missouris insurance director, today announced that Humana Insurance Co. and Humana Health Plan LLC will make the payments after improperly...
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
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
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.