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: Nelson Criticizes Health Mandate
By Arthur D. PostalA moderate Senate Democrat says he opposes the Affordable Care Act health insurance ownership mandate provision and will try to change it.
February 03, 2011
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam HammAs part of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Hamm discusses his state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
February 03, 2011
Breaking Down the 24-Month Cap on Mental Disabilities: Why and How?Why does the industry have such a cap limiting mental/nervous claims to 24 months, when all other benefits can be paid up to age 65 and beyond?
February 03, 2011
Insurers vs. Consumers: How to Implement the New Appeals LawIt's not the first time that insurers and consumer groups have battled it out, but the recent face-off over PPACA's provision allowing consumers to appeal coverage denials looks to be a big one.
February 02, 2011
Montana Lawmkers Consider Exchange BillsMontana legislatures are debating a health insurance exchange bill and an anti-exchange bill.
February 02, 2011
Merger announced between Partners Advantage and Innovative PartnersPartners Advantage Insurance Services, LLC, announced a merger with Innovative Partners, an insurance marketing organization based in Costa Mesa, California.
February 02, 2011
The Senate PPACA Amendment ShowdownMembers of the Senate spent Wednesday preparing to hold votes on two high-profile Affordable Care Act measures just in time for the C-SPAN2 dinner crowd.
February 02, 2011
Montana Lawmkers Consider Exchange BillsMontana legislatures are debating a health insurance exchange bill and an anti-exchange bill.