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.
Editor's Blog: Planned Obsolescence
By staff WriterBill Coffin points out that one person's reform may be another's headache.
September 10, 2010
Mini-Med Plans: Noose Now a Little LooseSellers of limited-benefit medical plans say they need more flexibility from the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.
September 10, 2010
Americans Seek Tech Solutions to Health Communications NeedsWireless technology, remote monitoring, and mobile devices are changing the nature of health care, making it possible to deliver care anywhere in ways that keep people healthier and reduce health care costs.
September 10, 2010
Fla. Stats Reveal Zombie CarriersMany Florida health insurers cover fewer than 5 people in Florida.
September 10, 2010
PPACA: Mixing It UpRegulators have to figure out how to handle health carriers that offer more than one type of health plan when they implement the new minimum medical loss ratio rules.
September 10, 2010
Good Works: MDRT, Guardian, UnitedHealthThe Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Haiti Disaster Relief Fund has presented a $93,000 grant to Mercy Ships.
September 10, 2010
Sebelius to AHIP: Enough with the Letters, AlreadyU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says the Obama administration will take action if health insurers continue to blame 2011 rate hikes on the Affordable Care Act.
September 10, 2010
Care Coordination: The Key to More Long Term Care Insurance SalesAsk any LTCI policyholder why they purchased a policy, and you'll most commonly hear, "To protect my loved ones or children." And sure - the coverage will protect retirement assets and provide options for care.