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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.
Thomas Leonardi to Lead Connecticut Department
By staff WriterGov. Dannel Malloy has picked Thomas Leonardi, an investment banker and former Conning & Company executive, to be commssioner of the Connecticut Department of Insurance.
February 08, 2011
California Department Proposes Rate RegsNew California health insurance rate review regulations could help insurers determine whether regulators will think a rate increase request is reasonable.
February 08, 2011
PPACA and the Fate of Medicaid ExpansionOn Jan. 31, a federal court judge made one of the most significant decisions in U.S. Court history, and the action will have far-reaching effects on government.
February 07, 2011
A Personal Note on the Medicare Doc FixThe doc fix is only good for a year, and we have discussed it at length, but let me add a personal note: A longtime friend of mine has had physical problems for as far back as I can remember.
February 07, 2011
Guardian to Leave LTC Insurance MarketGuardian Life Insurance Company of America says it will halt sales of long term care insurance by the end of 2011.
February 07, 2011
Credit Insurance Regs: To Be Continued - This SummerThe Federal Reserve Board is passing responsibility for updating the Truth in Lending Act Regulation Z credit insurance rules on to the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
February 07, 2011
AALTCI: LTC Coverage Costs Vary by More Than 40%Rates for comparable long term care insurance products from leading carriers can vary from 41% to 48%, according to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance.
February 07, 2011
AALTCI: LTC Coverage Costs Vary by More Than 40%Rates for comparable long term care insurance products from leading carriers can vary from 41% to 48%, according to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance.