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.
States Squirm over Health Exchanges (Politico)
By Staff WriterAs the Supreme Court prepares to rule on the President's health care reform plan, states are struggling to decide how to spend the next six months.
November 29, 2011
The Catch: Workers Feel TrappedMost U.S. workers wish they could find new jobs, consumers are scared to get health care, and more.
November 29, 2011
The Catch: Workers Feel TrappedMost U.S. workers wish they could find new jobs, consumers are scared to get health care, and more.
November 29, 2011
HHS Charts Progress with State Exchanges, Details Extensions, TweaksRhode Island becomes the first state to receive a Level Two exchange grant, while HHS details ways in which it is showing flexibility in working with state regulators to facilitate the creation of exchanges, as well as actions states should be taking now.
November 29, 2011
States Suing Over Health Care Law Still Collect FundingFederal officials are awarding more money to help states carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The surprise? The list includes seven states suing to overturn the landmark law.
November 29, 2011
Life After CLASSThe end of CLASS makes the choices very clear for consumers: Either they can plan for their own long-term care or risk that a government program will exist in the future when you are likely to need care.
November 28, 2011
Class DismissedThe Community Living Assistance Services and Support program, also known as the CLASS Act, was part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Obamas effort at health care reform.
November 28, 2011
Young Adults’ Coverage May Cost Parents Even More (NY Times)The mandate allowing children to remain on their parents' plans until age 26 received little criticism when it was passed as part of PPACA last year. As more families take advantage of this option, employers are adjusting their plan offerings to fit.