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.
7th Circuit Sides with LTD Claimant
By Rory BanimA federal court has ruled against an insurance company and in favor of a disability claimant in a case involving interpretation of a summary plan description.
July 24, 2011
The Ugly DucklingAn unappreciated cygnet grows up around condescending ducklings feeling inadequate and inferior.
July 22, 2011
Ideas: Assurant, StanCorpAssurant Employee Benefits is creating voluntary benefits packages designed for cash-strapped school districts that may be cutting back on employer-paid group benefits.
July 22, 2011
Growth: CIGNA, IBM, PhoenixCIGNA Corp. is hiring nurses, behavioral health professionals, health educators and personal advocates for its personal health coaching programs and conditional management programs.
July 22, 2011
Health Reform II: Lawmakers Revive FSA "Use It or Lose It" BattleS. 1404, a new Senate bill, could change the flexible spending account "use it or lose it" rule.
July 22, 2011
Growth: CIGNA, IBM, PhoenixCIGNA Corp. is hiring nurses, behavioral health professionals, health educators and personal advocates for its personal health coaching programs and conditional management programs.
July 21, 2011
USI Plays the Deal GameUSI Insurance Services L.L.C. has completed the acquisition of Plumhoff & Associates, a Texas employee benefits firm.
July 21, 2011
EHealth: The Kids Want CoverageRecent college graduates now value employer-sponsored health insurance more than any other factor when they are looking for a job.