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.
Getting Clarity from the Carriers
By Warren S. HerschAmid 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
Federal Judge Stops Texas Law on Women's HealthYeakel says a state law excluding Planned Parenthood from a provider panel may be unconstitutional.
April 30, 2012
Disability Insurance Observer: Head CoverageWorkers are about as likely to have imaginary group disability benefits as they are to have the real thing.
April 30, 2012
PPACA: IRS Wrestles with Coverage Reporting RulesThe agency asks for ideas about ways it can minimize duplication of effort.
April 30, 2012
PPACA: IRS Offers 3 Plan Valuation MethodsPPACA calls for employers that provide coverage with low actuarial value to pay a penalty.
April 30, 2012
California Moves on Health Reform in 2012 with a Host of MeasuresCO-OP legislation, health insurance provider termination disclosure enhancement and increased funds for local DA offices for prosecution of fraud are moving through the state legislature now.
April 30, 2012
California Moves on Health Reform in 2012 with a Host of MeasuresCO-OP legislation, health insurance provider termination disclosure enhancement and increased funds for local DA offices for prosecution of fraud are moving through the state legislature now.
April 30, 2012
Why Switzerland Has the World's Best Health Care System (Forbes)The Swiss government spends 2.7% of GDP on health care. The U.S. spends 7.4% of GDP on health care. The U.S. could save $700 billion a year if it could get its levels down to the Swiss'.