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.
Another Use for Disability Insurance: Retirement Planning
By Thomas KlettDisability insurance has proven to be a flexible product over the years.
August 31, 2011
NAIC Allocates $120,000 for 2012 Consumer Rep ProgramThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners is taking applications from individuals who want to serve as funded or unfunded consumer representatives in 2012.
August 31, 2011
PPACA: Republicans Aim to Unleash the GrandfathersHouse Republicans plan to craft a bill that could loosen the current rules governing when an existing health plan can keep grandfathered status.
August 31, 2011
In response to "How to create and deliver a killer sales presentation"An excellent rule of thumb---your client's or prospect's mind can only absorb what their fanny can endure.
August 31, 2011
Study Reports Rise in Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization Rates among YouthIschemic stroke hospitalization rates among adolescents and young adults aged 15-44 went up 37% between 1995 and 2008.
August 31, 2011
Medicare Plan Finder Expected to Release 2012 Medicare Advantage and Part D Plan Data on Oct. 6th, 2011Got a question from Reggie in Montana on when Medicare.gov's plan finder would be loaded with 2012 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan data.
August 31, 2011
HHS Unveils Consumer Website Detailing Health Premium Rate IncreasesThe federal government moved today to significantly tighten oversight of health insurance premiums by helping states allow the public to more easily get involved in the rate increase process.
August 31, 2011
PPACA: Michigan Implements Rate Review RegsThe Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation is starting to apply new health insurance rate filing rules today in an effort to comply with the rate review provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.