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.
Rising Cost of LTCI Angers Seniors (The Republic)
By Staff WriterAs Boomers continue to age and LTCI premiums continue to face severe rate hikes, the long-term care conundrum is growing -- and seniors are getting angry.
November 28, 2011
California Officials Measure PCIP ProgressA big state risk pool has turned out to be smaller but more expensive than expected.
November 28, 2011
The Catch: The 2% SolutionA health insurer tries to keep its state off its back, the end is night (for Medicare open enrollment) and more.
November 28, 2011
Obama Taps Tavenner to Head CMSA former Virginia health and human services secretary is in line to oversee much of PPACA implementation.
November 28, 2011
Medicare's Drug Coverage Gap ShrinksMedicare's prescription coverage gap is getting noticeably smaller and easier to manage this year for millions of older and disabled people with high drug costs.
November 28, 2011
Medicare's Drug Coverage Gap ShrinksMedicare's prescription coverage gap is getting noticeably smaller and easier to manage this year for millions of older and disabled people with high drug costs.
November 23, 2011
Trade Groups React to NAIC Vote on MLR ExemptionInsurance agent trade groups today lauded the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for supporting them in their quest for relief from a provision in the healthcare reform law that has seen their healthcare insurance commissions drop precipitously.
November 23, 2011
Justice Department Accused of Withholding Records on Kagan's Role in Healthcare Defense (The Hill)Rep. Lamar Smith asks why the department released relevant e-mails after refusing to give the documents to him.