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: Oct. 27
By Allison BellAllison Bell looks at an analysis of the idea of eliminating the individual mandate, a retirement health cost funding vehicle, and more.
October 27, 2011
PPACA Rebates Start to Affect EarningsAetna and Assurant say the new medical loss ratio rules are nibbling at results.
October 27, 2011
Republicans: PPACA Tax Credit to Favor SinglesThe staff of the committee headed by Rep. Darrell Issa contends that the new health insurance subsidy program will shortchange couples.
October 27, 2011
Republicans: PPACA Tax Credit to Favor SinglesThe staff of the committee headed by Rep. Darrell Issa contends that the new health insurance subsidy program will shortchange couples.
October 27, 2011
NAIC, FIO Seek Key Solvency, Advisor PositionsHires would focus on how to provide financial stability, solvency functions in health care and international arenas. Each organization happens to announce the need for four key positions at roughly the same time. But which one also includes a proposal for a celebrity spokesperson?
October 26, 2011
Insurers, Employers Offer Incentives to Promote Healthful Habits (Los Angeles Times)Want a low-cost Caribbean holiday? Don't skip that annual doctor's visit. An increasing number of companies are offering employees money, merchandise, and other perks for taking steps to stay healthy.
October 26, 2011
Everyday Low Benefits (Wall Street Journal)Wal-Mart has gotten a lot of press in these past few days, as it did back in 2009, the last time the company made a significant announcement about its employee benefits program.
October 26, 2011
The Catch: Oct. 26Allison Bell crosses the Hudson to visit the city of tall buildings and finds reporters and rating analysts plagued by a fear of rooftop terraces.