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 Health Insurance Plight of Part-Time Workers (Washington Post)
By Staff WriterThere was public outrage following Wal-Mart's announcement last week that they would cease offering health insurance to part-time employers, but the nation's largest private employer is in good company: only 16 percent of employers offer health insurance to part-time staff.
October 24, 2011
The Catch: Oct. 24Allison Bell looks at public employer benefit plans, the HHS claim database privacy controversy, the AHIP Exchange Conference, and more.
October 24, 2011
GAO to HHS: Open the Curtains on Health Care PricesConsumers in most areas still have a hard time finding out how much their medical care really will cost.
October 24, 2011
CIGNA to Acquire HealthSpringCarrier pays premium to expand Medicare plan operations.
October 24, 2011
CIGNA to Acquire HealthSpringCarrier pays premium to expand Medicare plan operations.
October 24, 2011
Where You StandTo understand the current state of the benefits market, try moving around.
October 23, 2011
New York: Health Rate Filings Are Public DocumentsEmpire State officials have told insurers, The public policy benefits to transparency are clear and overwhelming.
October 23, 2011
New York: Health Rate Filings Are Public DocumentsEmpire State officials have told insurers, The public policy benefits to transparency are clear and overwhelming.