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.
LTC Coverage Available to Those With Severe Health Issues
By Marlene Y. SatterUnited Security Assurance of Pennsylvania announced two types of long-term care insurance policies for people in select states with severe health conditions like cancer, cystic fibrosis and diabetes.
July 19, 2011
PPACA: States Grapple with Rate RulesWashington state has already started posting information about individual and small group rate change requests, and Wisconsin is giving insurers advice about how to comply with its new rate change disclosure requirements.
July 19, 2011
Before calling on LTCI prospects, educate yourselfWe often hear that long-term care insurance (LTCI) is a tough sell. Well, LTCI isn't bought -- it must be sold!
July 19, 2011
Pennsylvania Schedules Exchange ForumsThe Pennsylvania Insurance Department will hold a series of three forums in August to let members of the public talk about the new health insurance exchange program.
July 19, 2011
Digital Insurance Showcases AgenciesDigital Insurance Inc. -- a frequent buyer of benefits firms -- has started a new Digital Benefit Advisors unit to increase its visibility in the markets where it has agencies.
July 19, 2011
PPACA: HHS Drafts CO-OP RegsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed regulations for the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program - an initiative that is supposed to create a new type of nonprofit, consumer-governed health insurer.
July 19, 2011
Obama supports Medicare means-testingThe question of whether wealthy seniors ought to pay more for Medicare coverage in an effort to reduce the deficit has received President Obama's public approval.
July 19, 2011
Pennsylvania Schedules Exchange ForumsThe Pennsylvania Insurance Department will hold a series of three forums in August to let members of the public talk about the new health insurance exchange program.