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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.
Consumers Expect Big Increases in College and Health Care Costs
By Bernice NapachBoth are expected to increase at roughly three times the median inflation rate over the next 12 months.
May 13, 2019
American Students Have Changed Their MajorsCritics of modern academia paint it as inadequately practical, but the fastest growing majors show a different picture.
May 10, 2019
Medicare Managers Cut a Signature RequirementThe change affects enrollees who are appealing original Medicare and Medicare drug plan claim decisions.
May 10, 2019
House OKs Curb on Trump Administration ACA Waiver ProgramNo Democrats crossed party lines. Four Republicans did cross party lines.
May 10, 2019
Amazon Drug Store Growth Is Not That Amazing: EvercoreJust 7% of U.S. households are ordering over-the-counter drugs online.
May 10, 2019
Who's Responsible for Your Parents' Nursing Home Cost? It's Not Who You ThinkYou better find out what your state's laws are, but regardless, start looking into LTC plans.
May 10, 2019
Trump Calls for Congress to Pass 'Surprise Medical Bill' LegislationLamar Alexander said he expects to send the president a balance billing bill in July.
May 10, 2019
Northwestern Mutual Wins Court Battle Over Agent ClassificationOne question was whether deducting expenses from agent commissions affected the agents' status.