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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.
Six Ways the Supreme Court Could Rule on Obamacare (Weekly Standard)
By Staff WriterIn Washington, the health care reform battle rages on and the MLR requirement remains one of the legislation's most provocative points.
October 03, 2011
Health Care Costs to Top $10,000 Per Worker for First Time in 2012Despite the fact that health care costs are projected to rise at a slower rate in 2012 than they did in 2011, according to Aon Hewitt, the per-employee expense to companies will pass $10,000 for the first time in 2012. Employee expenses are on the rise as well.
October 03, 2011
Gen Re Study Reveals 4% Premium Gain in Group Life ResultsCarriers reporting total group life results experienced an increase in earned premium of 4% compared to mid-year 2010.
October 03, 2011
Texas to Be Hit Hardest by Medicaid ExpansionWith the highest number of uninsured residents in the country, Texas gears up for a surge in Medicaid beneficiaries
October 03, 2011
MetLife Survey: Gaps Remain in Special Needs PlanningThe number of special needs trusts set up by caregivers has grown by nearly 21%nearly double number recorded in 2005, a new report concludes.