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.
Health Reform II: Baker Proteges Urge Health Deduction Cap
By Allison BellFormer Treasury Secretary James Baker III has urged tax policymakers to think about a paper that includes a recommendation for a change in the way the U.S. tax system treats employer-sponsored health insurance.
May 11, 2011
FAQ: Medicare Supplement Plan PricingAn agent asks, "Is the lowest priced Medicare supplement plan the best option for my clients?"
May 11, 2011
Ideas: Aetna, Nationwide, Partners & SimonsNationwide Financial Services Inc. says retirement plan participants are more interested these days in having a plan investment option that is backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
May 11, 2011
Fed Releases TILA Regulation DraftThe Federal Reserve System is seeking comments on a proposed regulation that could have some effect on sellers of credit life insurance, credit disability insurance and other credit insurance products.
May 11, 2011
Ideas: Aetna, Nationwide, Partners & SimonsNationwide Financial Services Inc. says retirement plan participants are more interested these days in having a plan investment option that is backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
May 11, 2011
Milliman: Health Costs Rise 7.3%The cost of health care for a typical family of four has increased 7.3% this year, to $19,393.
May 11, 2011
Study: Older Americans getting unnecessary colonoscopiesA new study reveals that many older Americans are receiving unnecessary colonoscopies, with Medicare picking up the tab.
May 11, 2011
Operation Coffee CupYears ago, a young agency assistant asked me if Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings.