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.
Alfred Gross to Leave Virginia Bureau
By Allison BellAlfred Gross plans to retire from his post as Virginia insurance commissioner Dec. 31.
August 23, 2010
Battle Lines Drawn on Optional Federal CharterThe battle lines are already being drawn in anticipation of a battle royal in Congress in 2011 over the creation of an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurers.
August 23, 2010
PPACA: Democrats Expound on MLR DefinitionThe new minimum medical loss ratio rules could be a little looser than some insurers had feared.
August 23, 2010
California Rescission Battle Now in CourtThe Association of California Life & Health Insurance Companies has filed a lawsuit in an effort to keep California from enforcing new anti-rescission regulations.
August 23, 2010
Critical Illness: MetLife Finds Holes in Family Safety NetsAbout 36% of U.S. full-time workers say they have less than $1,000 in savings - and 8% say they are not sure how much they have.
August 23, 2010
Alfred Gross to Leave Virginia BureauAlfred Gross plans to retire from his post as Virginia insurance commissioner Dec. 31.
August 23, 2010
PCIP: NY Bridge Plan Opens DoorsNew York state now has an active Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, the NY Bridge Plan.
August 23, 2010
Low-Cost Wellness Programs Can Have High Business ValueThe cost of health care coverage is often the top concern of your business customers.