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.
Key Senator Calls for Medicare Advantage Agents to Be Fiduciaries
By Allison BellRon Wyden's report could help shape the policy climate for life insurance and annuity sellers.
March 17, 2025
Trump's CMS Chief Nominee Sees a Possible Medicare Plan Broker GlutDr. Mehmet Oz told a Senate panel that multiyear Medicare Advantage coverage might help.
March 14, 2025
Trump Administration Ends Medicare's $2 Drug ProjectBiden administration officials estimated that the voluntary program could have cut costs for 32 million people.
March 13, 2025
Debate: Should Congress Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits?The credits are paid directly to health insurance providers, rather than to taxpayers, in exchange for reduced premiums.
March 03, 2025
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retirement CommunityPicking the right landing spot is one of the biggest decisions a client can make.
February 28, 2025
Why Some Medicare Enrollees Struggle to Access CareThe program offers more benefits, but using the benefits is not always easy.
February 24, 2025
Social Security Claiming: The Case of Medicare and the Non-Working SpouseSpouses without an earnings record must wait for their working spouse to file, but Medicare is another matter.
February 13, 2025
Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health SecretaryThe nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz for head of the Medicare agency is still in the pipeline.