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.
Republicans vs. PPACA: The Senate Finance HHS Budget Hearing
By Arthur D. PostalRepublicans today attacked Obama administration implementation of the Affordable Care Act at a hearing on part of the administration's 2012 budget proposal.
February 15, 2011
California's Small Businesses: To Insure or Not To Insure?If you own a small business in California, chances are you spend a good deal of time thinking about health insurance.
February 15, 2011
Benefits Agents: Opportunity in the Midst of Health Market ChaosIn the ever-changing world of employee benefits, there is more opportunity than ever before.
February 15, 2011
Earth to Producers: To Sell LTCI, Own It YourselfFifteen years from now, when the silver tsunami of the baby boomers - some of whom will be you, your friends, or members of your own families ...
February 15, 2011
Ario to NAHU: Agents Likely to be Part of Exchange SystemThe role that insurance agents play in the health insurance marketplace in 2014 and beyond will likely be left up to the states, according to Joel Ario, head of the insurance exchange bureau at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
February 14, 2011
GAO Eyes Medicare FFS Plan BidsManagers of most Medicare Advantage plans seem to be shooting for similar profit margins, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
February 14, 2011
NAIC Rearranges Committee ListThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has moved some working groups and task forces into different committees.
February 14, 2011
GAO Eyes Medicare FFS Plan BidsManagers of most Medicare Advantage plans seem to be shooting for similar profit margins, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.