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.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts an Insurance Commissioner
By R. Robin McDonaldThe allegations relate to the Georgia Underwriting Association.
May 14, 2019
The Trouble With the Social Security COLAIt doesn't keep up with the rising costs that seniors pay for goods and services, according to The Senior Citizens League.
May 14, 2019
House Rules Prepares to Package Health Fixer BillOne provison added to H.R. 987 could fund state efforts to start new, state-run ACA public exchange programs.
May 13, 2019
Collusion Allegations Hit Generic Drug Company StocksStates are accusing the defendants of teaming up to increase the U.S. prices of more than 100 products.
May 13, 2019
States Put Teva at Center of Drug Price-Fixing CaseThe plaintiffs say some drug prices increased by more than 1,000%.
May 13, 2019
Health Care for All? China Has It But Needs MoreChina's version of Medicare for All shares up to 40% of the cost of government-facility care with the patient.
May 13, 2019
Consumers Expect Big Increases in College and Health Care CostsBoth are expected to increase at roughly three times the median inflation rate over the next 12 months.
May 13, 2019
Women, Health and Group Critical Illness InsuranceAn Aflac executive has ideas about how to celebrate a major awareness month campaign.