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.
Benefits Broker Hires Janet Trautwein to Head Compliance
By Allison BellThe policy veteran directed the group that became National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals for 18 years.
November 06, 2023
The 10 Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas: 2023In these places, more than one in five people reported being in excellent health.
November 02, 2023
10 Things to Know About the ACA Exchange SystemThe agent-broker registration count is down, but Google search traffic for "HealthCare.gov" is up.
October 31, 2023
Draft Labor Regulations Allow Annuity CommissionsFiduciary disclosure rules would change, and sales-based awards for independent producers would be out.
October 31, 2023
Filling a Gap in Medical Evacuation BenefitsStandard travel insurance plans may not get sick or injured clients home or to their preferred hospital.
October 30, 2023
How the 2024 Social Security COLA Will Affect MedicareIt's important to understand the upcoming changes when helping clients select plans.
October 27, 2023
The 10 Sickest U.S. Metro Areas: 2023Many people in these places told the government that they're in poor health.
October 26, 2023
10 Best & Worst HSAs for Investing: 2023Overall, HSAs have improved since last year, but they fall short in some areas, Morningstar finds.