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.
McRaith Testifies Before House
By Arthur D. PostalFIO director Michael McRaith, in his first public appearance, said today that he will work closely with state regulators, as well as a still-in-development Federal Advisory Committee, to voice and resolve industry concerns.
October 25, 2011
Still No Relief in Sight for Long-Term Needs (New York Times)The Class Act, the Obama Administration's attempt to provide a long-term care solution for the vast number of consumers that don't have coverage plans for caretaking needs down the road, was sacked last week, following the release of a report that showed it had little chance of being able...
October 25, 2011
ANALYSIS: The Staying Power of Junk Health Insurance (iWatch News)Junk health insurance plans -- also known as mini-med or limited benefit plans -- are often touted as offering minimal coverage at a lower price to employees who would otherwise be unable to afford health coverage.
October 25, 2011
ANALYSIS: The Staying Power of Junk Health Insurance (iWatch News)Junk health insurance plans -- also known as mini-med or limited benefit plans -- are often touted as offering minimal coverage at a lower price to employees who would otherwise be unable to afford health coverage.
October 25, 2011
MetLife MMI Survey: Long-Term Care Costs Rose in 2011Long-term care rates continue to outpace the medical inflation rate, resulting in a dramatic protracted inflation that will impact consumers.
October 25, 2011
Webcast: GAO Director on Health Care Price ObscurityEven Linda Kohn, a GAO director, had trouble finding out ahead of time what her own care might cost.
October 24, 2011
Lawmaker: “Outpatient Observation” Label Derails Care TransitionsCourtney accuses the program and hospitals of playing games with eligibility critiera.
October 24, 2011
LTCI Awareness — on the CheapIf you want to get your message out, AP is still a pretty good medium.