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: HHS Restricts New Mini-Med Plan Sales
By Trevor ThomasInsurers that have received permission to continue offering mini-med plans have about 60 days to notify customers that the plans offer only limited benefits.
December 08, 2010
AHIP: HSA Balances Are GrowingThe average balance for a health savings account opened in 2005 increased to $2,098 in 2009, from $1,899 in 2008.
December 08, 2010
PPACA: States Reject Increase RequestsInsurance regulators in Connecticut and Washington state have rejected health insurance rate increase requests filed by carriers doing business in their states.
December 08, 2010
PPACA: States Reject Increase RequestsInsurance regulators in Connecticut and Washington state have rejected health insurance rate increase requests filed by carriers doing business in their states.
December 08, 2010
Seniors struggle with Medicare websiteAs Medicare beneficiaries rush to select and enroll in a benefits plan during the current, truncated enrollment period, they are being stymied by the government's new website, which some users have said is slow and buggy.
December 08, 2010
5 tips to help clients select Medicare coverageWith the Medicare enrollment period underway, now may be an excellent time to broach the subject of medical expenses with clients, especially those who could benefit from long-term care policies, according to advisor website financialplanning.com.
December 08, 2010
Seniors struggle with Medicare websiteAs Medicare beneficiaries rush to select and enroll in a benefits plan during the current, truncated enrollment period, they are being stymied by the government's new website, which some users have said is slow and buggy.
December 08, 2010
The Nebraska NavyIn 1997 I was honored to be named an admiral in the navy of the great state of Nebraska. This highest of Nebraska's honors is bestowed upon very few individuals.