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.
House Passes Health Anti-Discrimination Bill
By Allison BellThe legislation would prevent federal health programs from using quality-of-life measures in coverage decisions.
February 05, 2024
12 Worst States for Retirement: 2024These states are unaffordable for many retirees, have dismal quality-of-life scores, or both.
February 02, 2024
Reimbursement Powers This Health Coverage SolutionICHRAs can both control employers' costs and offer employees the flexibility to choose their own insurance plans.
February 01, 2024
NCOIL Panel Creates Model for State Dental Loss Ratio LawsRegulators could use the NCOIL model to identify insurers that spend far less than others on care.
February 01, 2024
Medicare Advantage Managers Start 2025 Rate-Setting ProcessAverage plan revenue per enrollee could grow faster next year.
February 01, 2024
Cigna Makes $3.7B Deal That Includes Sale of Medicare Plan UnitIllinois Blue's parent has also agreed to buy the company's CareAllies hospital care management business.
January 31, 2024
Medicare Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery BenefitsThe program will pay for some procedures that may affect a client's appearance.
January 30, 2024
Medicare Beneficiaries Again Face Higher Projected Costs: StudyHere's how much they will need to cover their lifetime health costs, according to EBRI's simulation model.