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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.
Harder, better, faster, stronger
By Bill CoffinSince losing his legs in an IED explosion, USMC Cpl Matias Ferreria has redefined what it really means to be disabled.
March 30, 2012
Illinois House Approves Austere Spending LimitsThe spending plan calls for slashing the Medicaid budget by 14%.
March 30, 2012
Kansas Lawmakers OK Medicaid Plan, Stall on TaxesLegislators must decide on tax cuts before than they complete work on the next budget.
March 30, 2012
White House Responds to Healthcare Argument in Supreme CourtThe White House reiterated Thursday its view that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is constitutional, but said it will be ready if the Supreme Court strikes it down.
March 30, 2012
Data Demanded on Medicare Advantage ProgramA House committee is asking the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) whether it has used $8 billion in funds designated for Medicare demonstration projects to shore up the Medicare Advantage(MA) program.
March 30, 2012
Critical Illness: Insurers Report $227 Million in U.S. SalesGen Re says the reported totals could increase as more carriers agree to participate in surveys.
March 30, 2012
Critical Illness: Insurers Report $227 Million in U.S. SalesGen Re says the reported totals could increase as more carriers agree to participate in surveys.
March 30, 2012
As April 15 Looms, What Can You Do to Help Your Clients?Your clients are likely busy wading through receipts and tax forms, hoping for a refund. It might not seem like the best time to get in touch with them, but it is.