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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.
Health Insurance Agent Q & A: Working for His Clients
By Staff WriterAgent John Davis of Lexington, KY, has seen a lot of changes in his years as a health insurance agent. PPACA
June 09, 2010
Mark Farrah: Yes, Health Plans ShrankMajor medical enrollment at the eight largest U.S. health insurers fell 2.5% at insured, "at risk" plans in 2009, a market data firm says.
June 09, 2010
AHIP To Use BrainsharkAmerica's Health Insurance Plans has picked a multimedia technology vendor.
June 09, 2010
11 Things You Need to Know About Medicare Part DMedicare's prescription drug coverage -- the Part D plan -- is a voluntary program for those enrolled in either Medicare Part A or Part B, or those enrolled in any of the Medicare Advantage plans that don't already include
June 09, 2010
FAQ: Underage Medicare Supplement?Is there an open enrollment period to qualify for an underage Medicare supplement? That is, if an individual is on Medicare due to a disability, are they guaranteed issue for a supplement?
June 09, 2010
CIGNA To Withdraw From Medicare Private FFS MarketA large carrier has decided to stop selling Medicare Advantage private fee-for-service plans in 2011.
June 09, 2010
Hooper Holmes Offers Faster Paramedical ServiceAn underwriting services firm says a new paramedical support program can make the underwriting process 6 or 7 days faster.
June 09, 2010
New York Blues Support Web Care EffortTwo health carriers in New York will be helping plan members consult with in-network doctors through the Internet.