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.
Uninsured Americans Seek Alternate Health Care Options
By Heather TreseWith unemployment rates still at 9.6 percent, one in five Americans choose not to seek medical care for recent illness or injury.
August 04, 2010
Reducing Employee Absences with a Well-Rounded Disability Insurance ProgramThe economic downturn has led to reductions in disability insurance coverage for many workers - and you don't have to look far for examples of how a sudden loss of income can wreak havoc on household finances.
August 03, 2010
Labor to Fill 5 Advisory Council SeatsThe U.S. Labor Department is seeking candidates for 5 seats on the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans.
August 03, 2010
Labor to Fill 5 Advisory Council SeatsThe U.S. Labor Department is seeking candidates for 5 seats on the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans.
August 03, 2010
Michigan Changes Disability Policy SSDI Clause RulesDisability insurers in Michigan will be losing the use of some policy clauses that refer to the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
August 03, 2010
PPACA: More PCIP Programs Open DoorsPre-exising Condition Insurance Plan programs in Pennsylvania and Washington state are coming online.
August 03, 2010
Genworth Wins Kansas LTC ContractKansas has chosen Genworth Life Insurance Company to offer group long term care insurance coverage to state employees, retirees and dependents.
August 03, 2010
What Do Good Karma and LTCI Sales Have in Common?When I think about the things that have brought me money, security, and satisfaction, karma is the first that comes to mind. But what exactly is karma?