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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.
Praeger Goes to Bat for Elderly Patients over LTC Coverage
By Elizabeth D. FestaPraeger, head of the NAIC B Committee, gets involved with Bankers Life over alleged non-payment of benefits for long term care insurance, all while warning of more fines and additional NAIC regulatory vigilance to protect seniors.
February 07, 2012
Do Your HomeworkWhen a Congressman falls for a satirical news article, his opponents cackle with glee, but the rest of us should be worrying about what such gullibility says about our government in general.
February 06, 2012
Most Parents Clueless About Proper Pediatric Dental CareA recent MetLife survey shows that parents actually know a whole lot less about caring for their kids teeth than they think they know.
February 06, 2012
Most Parents Clueless About Proper Pediatric Dental CareA recent MetLife survey shows that parents actually know a whole lot less about caring for their kids teeth than they think they know.
February 06, 2012
Conning Analysts on LTCI: Demand Is KingTwo market watchers say the best medicine for what ails long-term care insurance is more buyers.
February 06, 2012
Moody's Seeks Medicare Advantage DetailsAnalysts say the early numbers look good but are too hazy to allow for apples-to-apples comparisons.
February 06, 2012
Milliman: PPACA Carrier Tax Could Hit MedicaidStates are worrying the revenue raiser could increase their costs by about $14 billion.
February 06, 2012
Moody's Seeks Medicare Advantage DetailsAnalysts say the early numbers look good but are too hazy to allow for apples-to-apples comparisons.