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.
Mass. Agency Sets Hearing on Health Costs
By staff WriterThe Massachusetts Division of Insurance will hold a public hearing July 28 on "transparency in the health care marketplace."
July 22, 2010
CBO: Public Option Could Save $53 BillionIf a government health plan sells coverage through the new health insurance exchange system, the plan could end up with about 13 million enrollees, according to Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmdendorf.
July 22, 2010
Senate OKs Jobs Bill Without COBRAMembers of the Senate voted 59-39 Wednesday to pass H.R. 4213, a bill that would preserve extended unemployment insurance benefits but would let the COBRA health benefits continuation subsidy expire.
July 22, 2010
PPACA: Cost Battle Heats UpHealth insurers and consumer advocacy groups are escalating the war of position papers over the new federal minimum medical loss ratio requirements.
July 22, 2010
Guardian: If You're Sick and Broke, Talk to WomenWomen may be more likely than men to lend money to friends and relatives who are in need due to medical problems.
July 22, 2010
Former Connecticut Commissioner DiesSusan Cogswell, 57, a regulator who served as the Connecticut insurance commissioner for about 7 years, has died.
July 22, 2010
Guardian: If You're Sick and Broke, Talk to WomenWomen may be more likely than men to lend money to friends and relatives who are in need due to medical problems.
July 22, 2010
Health Care Top Benefit for Working BoomersHealth care and paid time off are key benefits to keeping boomers happy at work, a recent survey found. Robert Half, a staffing company, surveyed...