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.
Reid, Baucus Introduce 1099 Fix Bill
By Arthur D. PostalSenate Majority Harry Reid and Sen. Max Baucus have introduced a bill that would strike expanded Form 1099 tax reporting requirements from the Affordable Care Act.
January 26, 2011
Corporate Health Strategies: The Way to Leverage Health Care ReformWhile the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has made the health care insurance landscape a confusing one for many employers ...
January 26, 2011
CBO Projects U.S. Budget Deficit May Reach $1.5 TrillionThe CBO said in its budget and economic outlook report released on Wednesday that if current laws remain unchanged, the federal budget will show a deficit of close to $1.5 trillion, or 9.8% of GDP, in 2011.
January 25, 2011
Benmosche May Retire from AIG in 2012American International Group Inc. President Robert Benmosche says he believes he will be healthy enough to devote his current level of commitment and energy to AIG over the next 12 to 18 months.
January 25, 2011
California Commissioner Wins Approval for MLR RuleThe California Office of Administrative Law is letting California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones apply an 80% minimum medical loss ratio requirement to the individual health insurance market.
January 25, 2011
MetLife: PPACA Draws Eyes to Nonmedical BenefitsAbout 10% of employers with fewer than 500 workers and about 20% of larger employers say they may reduce spending on nonmedical group benefits as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
January 25, 2011
Kaiser: Support for Defunding PPACA ModestMany U.S. adults who support repealing the Affordable Care Act are leery of the idea of withholding implementation funding if the act remains in place.
January 25, 2011
Aflac Tweaks Voluntary Dental DesignAflac Inc. is increasing age limits for workers and dependents who can get dental coverage through its voluntary dental plans.