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.
PPACA Stars at IRS Budget Hearing
By Allison BellInternal Revenue Service staffers are spending much of their time and energy preparing to implement Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that are set to take effect in federal fiscal year 2012.
March 01, 2011
Health Care: A Fit ForecastKaren Andersen, CFA Morningstar 312-384-4826 [email protected] The long patent life of Roche’s (RHHBY) portfolio puts it among the…
February 28, 2011
Jack LaLanne: An inspiration for seniors and advisorsJack LaLanne, America's first health and fitness guru, died Sunday, January 23, at the age of 96.
February 28, 2011
Financial confidence glass half empty for many Americans 50 and olderA recent AARP survey found that respondents age 50 and older are more likely than their younger counterparts to be pessimistic about their health and their finances.
February 28, 2011
Medicare home health care may soon carry chargeIn contrast to current Medicare policy, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has issued a new recommendation that seniors be charged copayments for home health care visits.
February 28, 2011
Axene: California Blue Shield Rates Look Good to MeAn independent actuary says individual health insurance rate increases recently announced by Blue Shield of California appeared to be based on reasonable assumptions and straightforward pricing methods.
February 28, 2011
Do it now: Beating procrastinationWhether it's filing your taxes, paying your bills, cleaning out the garage or getting out of bed to exercise, everyone tends to procrastinate once in a while.
February 28, 2011
CCIIO Plows Ahead on Rate Review Process, CO-OPsThe Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight is asking for public comments on proposed health rate review procedures, and it's also organizing a public Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Advisory Board meeting.