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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.
Small Changes Can Make a Big Dent in Retiree Health Care Costs
By Michael S. FischerHealth care costs compound quickly at the end of life, but advance planning can soften the blow, HealthView Servces says.
July 08, 2019
New Maine Law Sets Health Insurance Medical Review StandardsUnder the new law, the reviewer must be a 'clinical peer" of the patient's provider.
July 04, 2019
Arizona Sets Insurance Rules for Living Organ DonorsA new law will affect underwriting for life, disability and long-term care insurance coverage.
July 03, 2019
5 Bottom House Districts for Private Health CoverageThe lawmakers from these districts may be vague on why employers are so interested in this.
July 03, 2019
Unpacking the New HRA Option for Employee Health InsuranceThe expanded HRA rules can really help employers, but the guidance is extremely specific with a risk of disqualification.
July 02, 2019
State Lawmakers to Eye 'Involuntary Business Transfers'NCOIL members will also be talking about health care cost sharing ministries and health care preauthorization.
July 02, 2019
Colorado Updates Nursing Home Penalty Fund LawThe state can use the fund to provide nursing home upgrade grants.
July 02, 2019
Affordability Could Be a Key Individual Coverage HRA WrinkleBut an Employers Council on Flexible Comp analyst says the regs could be useful to some employers.