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.
FAQ: Med Supp and Medical Exams
By staff WriterIf a client wants to switch to a different Medicare supplement with a different insurance company, will there always be a medical exam requested?
September 15, 2010
Johanns, Nelson Healthcare Law Amendments on 1099 FailRequirement to report vendor payments of $600 or more considered a big burden to small businesses.
September 15, 2010
Worksite LTCI: How technology can help you close the saleThose of you who have attended my training know how strongly I feel about using a visual so the client can hear the information and see it.
September 15, 2010
Health Care Reform Brings Changes and Opportunities for Small Group AgentsWhen President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010, big changes for insurance agencies began to take shape.
September 15, 2010
New PPACA Provisions Take Effect in September - But Do Your Clients Know?Your clients may be unaware of new health reform provisions set to take effect this month - provisions that may affect them.
September 15, 2010
Medicare PDP Premiums Rising, Plan Options FallingKaiser reviewed changes in drug coverage and costs since 2006, and found that premiums for PDPs rose, plan availability fell, and most enrollees have a coverage gap.
September 15, 2010
Health Reform Does Not Increase Confidence in Health Care SystemAmericans aren't happy with the health care system.
September 15, 2010
Johanns, Nelson Healthcare Law Amendments on 1099 FailA provision of the health care reform legislation that requires businesses and nonprofits to file 1099 forms with the IRS for all payments of $600 or more to a single vendor has been debated sin