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.
California Posts Anti-Rescission Rules
By Allison BellThe California Department of Insurance wants insurers to take care when writing the health history questions on health insurance coverage applications.
August 06, 2010
Dems, GOP Clash on Small Business AmendmentsA section of the new federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requiring small businesses to file information on all purchases of property and services is shaking things up in the U.S. Senate.
August 06, 2010
Manulife May Up Prices on In-Force LTCManulife Financial Corp. is warning it may soon increase premiums on in-force long term care (LTC) insurance products sold in the U.S.
August 06, 2010
Earnings: Prudential, Hartford, Ameriprise, Principal, OthersMany life, health and distribution companies reported earnings this week, and most posted profits.
August 05, 2010
PPACA: Task Force Seeks Preventive Care IdeasAn advisory group that helps the federal government evaluate preventive care services is looking for nominations for topics to review.
August 05, 2010
PPACA: NAIC Panel Has Full CalendarThe Regulatory Framework Task Force will be busy updating National Association of Insurance Commissioners appeals and managed care models.
August 05, 2010
Conning: Surviving Insurer-Bank Combos May Be StrongerInsurance-banking combination strategies born since the recession started may have a greater chance of success than older combination efforts.
August 05, 2010
Actuaries: Flu Could Be ExpensiveA severe influenza pandemic could cost U.S. traditional health insurers about $68 billion.