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.
The Catch: Nov. 7
By Allison BellAmericans are getting the message about high health care costs, California Blue Shield makes an ACO hire, and more.
November 05, 2011
Manulife: Retail LTCI Sales Down 73%Solid Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollment has pumped up total third-quarter LTCI sales, but the market still suffers from pricing difficulties.
November 04, 2011
Insurance Exchanges Could Harm U.S. States’ Autonomy (Reuters)In a letter posted Nov. 2nd, the National Governors' Association submitted a letter to U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, stating that the federal health care law's exchange mandate could limit states' autonomy.
November 04, 2011
Insurance Exchanges Could Harm U.S. States’ Autonomy (Reuters)In a letter posted Nov. 2nd, the National Governors' Association submitted a letter to U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, stating that the federal health care law's exchange mandate could limit states' autonomy.
November 04, 2011
Romney Proposal Would Privatize Part of Medicare (Wall Street Journal)Seeking to transform the Medicare market into one that offers "competition, choice, and innovation," Mitt Romney's new proposal would offer seniors a choice between the current fee-for-service structure and a voucher to purchase health insurance from private carriers.
November 04, 2011
Romney Proposal Would Privatize Part of Medicare (Wall Street Journal)Seeking to transform the Medicare market into one that offers "competition, choice, and innovation," Mitt Romney's new proposal would offer seniors a choice between the current fee-for-service structure and a voucher to purchase health insurance from private carriers.
November 04, 2011
LTCI Watch: Death Also Comes for CaregiversThe spouse who needs the care today might not be the only one who needs care next month.
November 04, 2011
The Catch: Nov. 4Allison Bell looks at a Humana personnel move, oral health knowledge gaps, and more.