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.
New York Orders $114.5 Million in Refunds, Citing MLRs
By Elizabeth D. FestaEmpire will refund the most, trailed by Excellus and Aetna. If the amount spent on care is less than the 82%, insurers are required to refund the difference to policyholders, and New York is enforcing it and letting everyone know.
November 08, 2011
Look at How Humana Explains Health Care Reform (Ragan)Humana has put together a comprehensive newsletter for brokers, offering a summary of the most recent happenings in and out of Washington.
November 08, 2011
NAIC: MLR Action DeferredThe NAIC will not vote on the medical loss ratio provision of the PPACA until November 22
November 08, 2011
The Catch: Nov. 8Allison Bell looks at a new ACO reinsurance provider, a CMS coverage satisfaction survey, and more.
November 08, 2011
The Catch: Nov. 8Allison Bell looks at a new ACO reinsurance provider, a CMS coverage satisfaction survey, and more.
November 08, 2011
D.C. Circuit Upholds PPACA ConstitutionalityThe judges analyze the question of whether the individual coverage ownership penalty is really a tax.
November 08, 2011
Report: Brokerage Fee Income at BHCs Achieves Record HighBank holding companies set new records in insurance brokerage fee income in the second quarter and year-to-date in the first half of 2011, the report finds.
November 08, 2011
Selling Wellness: New Apps Promote a Healthy, Productive WorkplaceAs health care costs continue to rise, employers are looking for new ways to promote and maintain a healthy workforce. Demand for wellness tools among employees is also increasing.